Connecting Pawhuska to Edmond, this 133.6-mile journey across the Great Plains serves as a straightforward, single-day excursion. You can expect to spend approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes behind the wheel, making it an efficient trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your budget for gas should hover around $20, keeping this an affordable option for travelers. The route utilizes a combination of East Main Street, US 60, and the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. Because both the origin and destination sit firmly within the Great Plains, you will enjoy consistent regional terrain throughout the entire drive. It is an ideal route if you are looking for a manageable, practical trip between these two Oklahoma hubs.
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
66.8 miles from Pawhuska, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
72 mi
1h 12m
East Main Street
31.1 mi
37m
US 60
25.7 mi
31m
US 77
3.2 mi
6m
Shannon Miller Parkway
0.9 mi
<1m
Kihekah Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Leahy Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
East 9th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
— 72 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawhuska, OK and Edmond, OK.
1
Start on Leahy Avenue
268 ft·13 sec·Leahy Avenue
2
Turn right onto East 9th Street
246 ft·13 sec·East 9th Street
3
Turn left onto Kihekah Avenue
0.3 mi·37 sec·Kihekah Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto Kihekah Avenue
219 ft·8 sec·Kihekah Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 60; OK 11
31 mi·37 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 60
1.0 mi·1 min·US 60
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 60
25 mi·30 min·US 60
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left
0.3 mi·35 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 35
72 mi·1 hr 12 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.9 mi·57 sec·Shannon Miller Parkway
11
Take the exit onto US 77
0.2 mi·24 sec·US 77
Exit 141Toward OK 66 East, US 77 South: Southeast 2nd StreetUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 77
3.0 mi·5 min·US 77
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
US Historic 66; US 77
Trip Plan
Given the 2.5-hour duration, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Since the trip is relatively short, you only need to factor in one planned stop to keep your drive comfortable. Be mindful that because this is a turn-heavy route, it is wise to stay alert and pace yourself through the more technical sections. Fill your tank before leaving Pawhuska to ensure your $20 fuel budget covers the distance without unnecessary detours. A great strategy for this drive is to tackle the 72-mile stretch on the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway mid-trip, as it provides a steady rhythm that helps you make good time before arriving in Edmond.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.8 miles from Pawhuska, OK, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72 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 29 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.8 miles or 1h 20m 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 3m
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 Pawhuska, 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 Pawhuska, OK
This is one driving day of about 133.6 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Pawhuska, 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 World War II Veterans Memorial Highway for about 72 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 130.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Kihekah Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Kihekah Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|US 60; OK 11 / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 60; OK 11 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
57.3 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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130.4 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|US 77
Take the exit onto US 77 toward OK 66 East, US 77 South: Southeast 2nd Street
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 141
Toward OK 66 East, US 77 South: Southeast 2nd S...
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130.6 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|US 77
Keep slight right at fork onto US 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.89 one way
$41.77 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.93
$45.87
premium
$4.89
$25.71
$51.42
diesel
$5.61
$29.50
$58.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.1
0
$14.03
$6.41
Efficient EV
33.4
0
$11.69
$5.34
EV Truck/SUV
53.4
0
$18.70
$8.55
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Pawhuska, OK
Late night
in Pawhuska on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 15 to 20 mph99% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Edmond, OK
Late night
in Edmond on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
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
14 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
2h 30m 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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$18
near mile 133.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 22% of the route consisting of highway travel, the experience is defined by its winding, localized nature. You will spend the longest uninterrupted portion of your journey on the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, which spans 72 miles. This segment offers a change of pace from the more technical turns found on the local roads. As you navigate the transition from Pawhuska to Edmond, the road character shifts from quiet local stretches to more structured highway driving.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72 mi on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Kihekah Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 133.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.4 miles (Kihekah Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 60; OK 11 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 133.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 72 miles on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Kihekah Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 60; OK 11 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.3 miles: 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.
