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Trip from Midwest City, OK to Edmond, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

29m

Distance

20.3 mi

33 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Midwest City, OK, OK

Midwest City, OK

John Hill

Downtown Edmond, OK, OK

Edmond, OK

Alan Garzón

Trip Overview

This short 20.7-mile drive from Midwest City, OK to Edmond, OK takes approximately 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimate of around $3, you won't break the bank on this quick journey. Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate between these two communities within the Great Plains region. Since it's such a brief trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Broadway Extension 6.7 mi 8m
Centennial Expressway 4.6 mi 5m
Tinker Diagonal 3 mi 3m
South Broadway 2.6 mi 5m
Southeast 15th Street 1.9 mi 3m
Crosstown Expressway 0.9 mi 1m
East 2nd Street 0.2 mi <1m
Felix Place <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Broadway Extension — 6.7 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City, OK and Edmond, OK.

1

Start on this road

34 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left

34 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn left onto Felix Place

115 ft · 12 sec · Felix Place
4

Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn slight right onto Tinker Diagonal

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Tinker Diagonal
6

Continue on this road

526 ft · 13 sec · this road
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight lane.
7

Merge onto I 40; US 270

2.9 mi · 3 min · Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270

0.9 mi · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270

221 ft · 3 sec · Crosstown Expressway
Exit 126 Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 126 Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 235; US 77

4.6 mi · 5 min · Centennial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on US 77

6.7 mi · 8 min · Broadway Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on US Historic 66; US 77

2.6 mi · 5 min · South Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto US Historic 66; US 77

0.2 mi · 35 sec · East 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Arrive at destination

US Historic 66; US 77

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Felix Place

Turn left onto Felix Place

Navigation decision point

9
5.9 mi into trip | ~9m 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
5.9 mi into trip | ~9m 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...
6
20.1 mi into trip | ~28m in | US Historic 66; US 77 / East 2nd Street

Turn right onto US Historic 66; US 77 / East 2nd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.17 one way

$6.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.48 $6.97
premium $4.89 $3.91 $7.81
diesel $5.61 $4.48 $8.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.1 0 $2.13 $0.97
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.81
EV Truck/SUV 8.1 0 $2.84 $1.30

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Midwest City, OK

Night in Midwest City on Saturday

Local time

11:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edmond, OK

Night in Edmond on Saturday

Local time

11:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

1 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

29m 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?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on a highway. With a 0% highway share, prepare for a more engaged driving experience on surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests a continuous series of intersections and local road segments. This type of drive requires constant attention to navigation and traffic signals, offering a different pace than open highway travel.

Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Broadway Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 20.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Felix Place): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Midwest City, OK and Edmond, OK, road signs point toward State Capitol and Amarillo.

State Capitol

5.9 mi in | ~9m | via I 40; US 270

Amarillo

5.9 mi in | ~9m | via I 40; US 270

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on Broadway Extension. 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Felix Place): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

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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