Origin
Hennessey, OK
Morning in Hennessey on Tuesday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hennessey, OK to Edmond, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
56.2 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hennessey, OK
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Edmond, OK
Alan Garzón
Trip Overview
This 56.2-mile journey from Hennessey to Edmond, Oklahoma, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 13 minutes. It's perfect for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You'll be traveling entirely within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, so expect consistent scenery. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $9. This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it more of a local exploration than a high-speed transit. It’s a good option if you're looking for a short, uncomplicated trip between these two Oklahoma towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Deere Road | 22.2 mi | 28m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 12 mi | 14m |
| North Portland Avenue | 9 mi | 10m |
| Angie Debo Memorial Highway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Northwest 192nd Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| West Danforth Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North Boulevard Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Jack Choate Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
John Deere Road
— 22.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hennessey, OK and Edmond, OK.
1
Start on US 81
91 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on US 81
372 ft
·
12 sec
·
Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
3
Continue on US 81
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn right onto OK 51
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jack Choate Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 51
12 mi
·
14 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 51; CR 62
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Angie Debo Memorial Highway
7
Turn right
135 ft
·
4 sec
8
Turn straight onto OK 74
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
North Portland Avenue
9
Continue on OK 74
22 mi
·
28 min
·
John Deere Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Northwest 192nd Street
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest 192nd Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on West Danforth Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Danforth Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto North Boulevard Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Boulevard Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto US Historic 66; US 77
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 2nd Street
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
US Historic 66; US 77
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Hennessey, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 56.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OK 51 / East Jack Choate Avenue
Turn right onto OK 51 / East Jack Choate Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
18 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Northwest 192nd Street
Turn left onto Northwest 192nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
North Boulevard Street
Turn right onto North Boulevard Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
US Historic 66; US 77 / East 2nd Street
Turn left onto US Historic 66; US 77 / East 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.79 one way
$17.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.65 | $19.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.82 | $21.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Edmond, OK
Morning in Edmond on Tuesday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
1h 13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 56.2-mile trip, with 0% highway share. You'll primarily navigate using John Deere Road, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, and North Portland Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.2 miles on John Deere Road. The driving experience will involve a series of turns and changes in direction, typical of local roads rather than a continuous highway cruise. This route offers a more engaged driving experience, requiring your attention to navigation as you transition between different local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on John Deere Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near OK 51 / East Jack Choate Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (OK 51 / East Jack Choate Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Navigation decision point; at 49.2 miles (Northwest 192nd Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Edmond, OK
Full guide →Edmond is a suburb city just north of Oklahoma City and in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 56.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on John Deere Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (OK 51 / East Jack Choate Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Navigation decision point; at 49.2 miles (Northwest 192nd Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edmond, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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