Origin
Pink, OK
Morning in Pink on Tuesday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pink, 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 9m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pink, OK
cottonbro CG studio
Edmond, OK
Alan Garzón
Trip Overview
Pink, OK to Edmond, OK is 52.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, traversing Oklahoma for its entirety. Expect a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a straightforward trip suitable for a single day. It's a relatively short distance, so you won't spend the majority of your day on the road, leaving ample time for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 12.9 mi | 13m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| OK 102 | 8.4 mi | 15m |
| Broadway Extension | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Centennial Expressway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| OK 9 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| South Broadway | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 12.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pink, OK and Edmond, OK.
1
Start on this road
231 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto OK 9
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
OK 9
3
Turn left onto OK 102
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 102
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 102
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
OK 102
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on OK 102
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 102
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 102
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
OK 102
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Take the ramp onto OK 102
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
OK 102
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, I 102 North, US 270 West
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3; OK 102
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
11
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.
12
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.
13
Merge onto I 235; US 77
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Centennial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 77
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Broadway Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US Historic 66; US 77
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
South Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto US Historic 66; US 77
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
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
26 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 26.4 miles from Pink, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 38.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
OK 102
Turn left onto OK 102
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
11.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
OK 102
Take the ramp onto OK 102 toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, I 102 North, US 270 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, I 102 North, US 27...
6
25.2 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
38.3 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
38.4 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
$8.24 one way
$16.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.05 | $18.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
7:14 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
20 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 9m 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 drive is 34% highway, with the longest stretch on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway covering 12.9 miles. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads, which will likely involve more frequent intersections and a slightly slower pace. The profile is mixed highway and surface, meaning you'll experience both types of driving conditions. Be prepared for a change in scenery and traffic patterns as you move between these road types.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 3.8 miles in near OK 102.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.8 miles (OK 102): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (OK 102): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,255 ft
1,033 ft
Total Climb
260 ft
Total Descent
174 ft
Highest Point
1,255 ft
~26.4 mi in
Elevation Range
221 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pink, OK and Edmond, OK, road signs point toward State Capitol and Amarillo.
State Capitol
38.3 mi in
|
~49m
|
via I 40; US 270
Amarillo
38.3 mi in
|
~49m
|
via I 40; US 270
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 9m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). 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 12.9 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 3.8 miles (OK 102): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (OK 102): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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