This 91.8-mile journey from Ponca City, OK to Edmond, OK is a straightforward, single-day drive that should take about 1 hour and 41 minutes. You'll primarily be on the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway and US 77, with a small portion on US 60. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $14, making it an economical option. Since this route doesn't require overnight stays, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best. The drive will keep you within the Great Plains region throughout.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.9 miles from Ponca City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
72 mi
1h 12m
US 60
12.2 mi
13m
US 77
3.2 mi
6m
US 60 Business
1.5 mi
2m
Shannon Miller Parkway
0.9 mi
<1m
West Grand Avenue
0.8 mi
2m
South Waverly Street
0.6 mi
1m
North Oak Street
0.2 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 Ponca City, OK and Edmond, OK.
1
Start on West Broadway Avenue
0.1 mi·28 sec·West Broadway Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Oak Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·North Oak Street
3
Turn right onto US 60 Business
0.8 mi·2 min·West Grand Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 60 Business
0.6 mi·1 min·South Waverly Street
5
Turn right onto US 60 Business
1.5 mi·2 min·US 60 Business
6
Turn straight onto US 60; US 77; US 177
12 mi·13 min·US 60; US 77; US 177
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left
0.3 mi·35 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 35
72 mi·1 hr 12 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.9 mi·57 sec·Shannon Miller Parkway
10
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.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 77
3.0 mi·5 min·US 77
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
US Historic 66; US 77
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just under two hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day, allowing for maximum flexibility in your departure time. Plan to leave Ponca City when you're ready, and consider making your stops as needed, as there are no designated stops listed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 72-mile stretch on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably. Given the local road nature, be prepared for more frequent intersections and potential traffic in smaller towns along the way.
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 45.9 miles from Ponca City, OK, or about 52m 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.9 miles or 52m 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 21m
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 Ponca City, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ponca City, OK
This is one driving day of about 91.8 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Ponca City, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 88.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North Oak Street
Turn left onto North Oak Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.5 mi into trip|~21m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
15.8 mi into trip|~22m in|I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
88.7 mi into trip|~1h 35m 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...
6
88.8 mi into trip|~1h 35m 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
$14.35 one way
$28.70 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.76
$31.52
premium
$4.89
$17.67
$35.33
diesel
$5.61
$20.27
$40.54
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: 32.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.5
0
$9.64
$4.41
Efficient EV
23
0
$8.03
$3.67
EV Truck/SUV
36.7
0
$12.85
$5.88
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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 20, 2026
Origin
Ponca City, OK
Late night
in Ponca City on Tuesday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edmond, OK
Late night
in Edmond on Tuesday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Perry, OK
46 mi in
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
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 41m 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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$18
near mile 91.8
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 for the most part, with only about 19% of the route on higher-speed highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 72 miles along the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. This means you'll be navigating a variety of road types, from faster segments to more local roads with frequent turns. The character of the drive will shift as you progress, offering a varied experience behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 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?
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 0.1 miles in near North Oak Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 41m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Ponca City is in the Red Carpet Country region of Oklahoma. It's a city rich in oil lore, at least as it pertains to one person, E.W. Marland, who was like a titan of the plains, tapping into vast oil reserves with his Continental Oil Co. and largely building the town from the ground up single-handedly, with Spanish Colonial style structures and things that were to his liking. His company would go on to become Conoco and then ConocoPhillips after a merger with <ding> Phillips, which later split up.
But there were other inspirations in the history of Ponca City. For one, Bill Picket was an African American cowboy/Wildwest performer who gained fame for his 'bulldogging' theatrics, grabbing bulls by the horns basically to wrestle them to the ground, an activity that cost him his life one day.
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. 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 0.1 miles (North Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
