This 89.3-mile drive from Holdenville, OK to Edmond, OK is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes. You'll primarily travel on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and US 270, with about 35% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $14, making it an economical option. Since both destinations are within the Great Plains region, you won't experience significant landscape shifts. This route offers a straightforward connection between these two Oklahoma communities, perfect for a quick transfer or a short excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.7 miles from Holdenville, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
15.9 mi
17m
East Highway
14.2 mi
20m
US 270
13.8 mi
17m
Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi
14m
OK 9
12 mi
13m
Broadway Extension
6.7 mi
8m
Centennial Expressway
4.6 mi
5m
South Broadway
2.6 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 15.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holdenville, OK and Edmond, OK.
1
Start on OK 48; US 270 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·East Main Street
2
Turn slight right onto OK 48; US 270 Business
0.6 mi·1 min·Broadway of America
3
Turn left onto US 270
14 mi·20 min·East Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 270
3.8 mi·5 min·US 270
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto US 377; OK 99; OK 3E
1.5 mi·1 min·North Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 270; OK9; OK 3E
2.1 mi·3 min·Wrangler Boulevard West
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on OK 9; US 270
5.6 mi·6 min·OK 9; US 270
8
Continue on OK 9; OK 9A; US 270
1.2 mi·1 min·OK 9; OK 9A; US 270
9
Continue on OK 9; US 270
5.2 mi·6 min·OK 9; US 270
10
Take the ramp onto US 270
10.0 mi·11 min·US 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270
0.3 mi·35 sec·OK 3W; US 270
Toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort SmithUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3W; US 270
0.7 mi·1 min·OK 3W; US 270
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma CityUse the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3
16 mi·17 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
12 mi·14 min·Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
0.9 mi·1 min·Crosstown Expressway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270
221 ft·3 sec·Crosstown Expressway
Exit 126Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, AmarilloUse the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 126Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, EdmondUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 235; US 77
4.6 mi·5 min·Centennial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 77
6.7 mi·8 min·Broadway Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US Historic 66; US 77
2.6 mi·5 min·South Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto US Historic 66; US 77
0.2 mi·35 sec·East 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
US Historic 66; US 77
Trip Plan
Given its short duration of under two hours, this 89.3-mile trip offers great flexibility. You can easily depart Holdenville, OK at your leisure, perhaps after a morning coffee. With no mandatory stops suggested, you can decide on breaks as needed, keeping the $14 fuel budget in mind. A practical tip for this route is to pay attention to signage as you transition between Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, East Highway, and US 270, as these changes can happen relatively quickly on a mixed drive. Ensure you have enough fuel before departing Holdenville to comfortably reach Edmond, OK.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.7 miles from Holdenville, OK, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.9 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 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edmond, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Holdenville, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Holdenville, OK
This is one driving day of about 89.3 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Holdenville, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 15.9 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 44.9 and 75 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
44.9 mi into trip|~59m in|OK 3W; US 270
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith
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.
Toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Okl...
8
45.2 mi into trip|~1h in|OK 3W; US 270
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3W; US 270 toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklah...
6
61.8 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
74.9 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US...
9
75 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Healt...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.96 one way
$27.92 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.33
$30.66
premium
$4.89
$17.18
$34.37
diesel
$5.61
$19.72
$39.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.38
$4.29
Efficient EV
22.3
0
$7.81
$3.57
EV Truck/SUV
35.7
0
$12.50
$5.72
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Holdenville, OK
Night
in Holdenville on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edmond, OK
Night
in Edmond on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live 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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 54m 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.
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?
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of highway speeds and local road navigation. With 35% of the route on highways, you'll experience some faster-paced travel, punctuated by stretches on roads like Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 15.9 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting a varied experience that keeps things interesting without being overly challenging or monotonous. Expect a comfortable pace for most of the 89.3 miles.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 44.9 miles in near OK 3W; US 270.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 44.9 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.8 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Holdenville, OK and Edmond, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith, State Capitol and Amarillo.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 89.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Edmond, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 44.9 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.8 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
