Edmond, OK to Stilwell, OK is 194.5 miles and takes about 3h 36m via Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Muskogee Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward trip across Oklahoma. Most of the route is on well-maintained highways, making for a predictable and efficient journey. You'll find this route to be a good option if you're looking for a relatively quick connection between these two Oklahoma cities without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
97.2 miles from Edmond, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 41m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi
1h 25m
Muskogee Turnpike
33.4 mi
31m
42nd Rainbow Infantry Division Memorial Highway
13.6 mi
15m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
10 mi
15m
Skelly Bypass
9.5 mi
11m
East Shawnee Bypass
7.6 mi
9m
US 62
7.4 mi
8m
OK 10
5.6 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.1 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and Stilwell, OK.
1
Start on US Historic 66; US 77
3.0 mi·5 min·East 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp onto OK 66
0.3 mi·35 sec·OK 66
Toward I 35 South: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto I 35; OK 66
2.8 mi·3 min·Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 35; OK 66
0.6 mi·41 sec·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·41 sec
Exit 138AToward I 44 East: TulsaUse the sharp right lane.
6
Merge onto I 344
0.4 mi·32 sec·John Kilpatrick Turnpike
7
Continue on I 44
86 mi·1 hr 25 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi·1 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
8.3 mi·10 min·Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: JoplinUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Exit 231Toward Broken Arrow, Muskogee, East 31st Street, Memorial DriveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·26 sec
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, MuskogeeUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto US 64; OK 51
4.9 mi·5 min·Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 51
379 ft·5 sec·Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
14
Continue on OK 51
3.8 mi·4 min·Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on OK 351
33 mi·31 min·Muskogee Turnpike
Toward OK 351 East: Muskogee, Fort SmithUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward US 62 East: Fort Gibson, TahlequahUse the sharp right lane.
17
Merge onto US 62
7.6 mi·9 min·East Shawnee Bypass
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 62; OK 10
3.3 mi·3 min·US 62; OK 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on OK 10; US 62
0.5 mi·34 sec·OK 10; US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on OK 10; US 62
3.4 mi·3 min·OK 10; US 62
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 62; OK 10
4.0 mi·4 min·US 62; OK 10
22
Continue on OK 10; US 62
1.7 mi·2 min·OK 10; US 62
23
Enter roundabout onto US 62; OK 10; OK 82
118 ft·2 sec·South Muskogee Avenue
Toward US 62 East, OK 10 North
24
Continue on US 62; OK 10; OK 82
2.2 mi·4 min·South Muskogee Avenue
Toward US 62 East, OK 10 North
25
Turn right onto US 62; OK 10; OK 51; OK 82
2.3 mi·3 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
26
Turn right onto US 62; OK 51; OK 10
0.5 mi·43 sec·East Downing Street
Use the right lane.
27
Continue on US 62; OK 51; OK 10
7.4 mi·11 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on OK 51
14 mi·15 min·42nd Rainbow Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
29
Continue on OK 51
0.3 mi·30 sec·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
30
Continue on OK 51
129 ft·6 sec·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn right onto US 59; OK 51
1.6 mi·2 min·North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Turn right onto West Division Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·West Division Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Arrive at destination
West Division Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just under 4 hours, leaving Edmond in the morning allows ample time to reach Stilwell well before evening. The recommended single-day trip means you have flexibility with your departure time. Since the longest continuous stretch on a turnpike is 86.1 miles, plan a brief stop around that point for fuel or a quick break. The total fuel cost is estimated at $31, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before you begin, especially as you approach the end of the turnpike sections.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.2 miles from Edmond, OK, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 43 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.2 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stilwell, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Edmond, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Edmond, OK
This is one driving day of about 194.5 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Edmond, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 86.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 145.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6.6 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
94.6 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
8
102.8 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward Broken Arrow, Muskogee, East 31st Street, Memorial Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 231
Toward Broken Arrow, Muskogee, East 31st Street...
8
103 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Mu...
7
145.5 mi into trip|~2h 31m in
Take the exit toward US 62 East: Fort Gibson, Tahlequah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward US 62 East: Fort Gibson, Tahlequah
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.44 one way
$64.89 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$35.40
$70.80
premium
$5.25
$40.22
$80.45
diesel
$6.28
$48.06
$96.12
Estimated Tolls: $6.67
Turner Turnpike
(86.1 mi)$4.31
Muskogee Turnpike
(33.4 mi)$2.34
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(0.4 mi)$0.02
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.4
0
$20.42
$9.34
Efficient EV
48.6
0
$17.02
$7.78
EV Truck/SUV
77.8
0
$27.23
$12.45
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Edmond, OK
Morning
in Edmond on Thursday
Local time
7:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Sunny
S 7 to 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Stilwell, OK
Morning
in Stilwell on Thursday
Local time
7:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 36m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 72% of the 194.5 miles on major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 86.1 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The highway portion concludes, transitioning to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect to encounter more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds once you leave the turnpikes.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.1 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Muskogee Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 194.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.6 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,204 ft534 ft
Total Climb
713 ft
Total Descent
825 ft
Highest Point
1,204 ft
Elevation Range
670 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edmond, OK and Stilwell, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow, Muskogee, Fort Smith and Tahlequah.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 36m. Total distance: 194.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.1 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.67 in tolls one way, starting with Turner Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Stilwell, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.6 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Stilwell, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
