If you are planning a trip from Skiatook to Edmond, you can expect a straightforward 117.1-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. This drive typically takes about 2 hours and 12 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $18, this route is highly efficient for commuters or weekend travelers. You will navigate through a mix of local roads and major turnpikes to reach your destination. Because the trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.6 miles from Skiatook, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.5 mi
1h 25m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
5.7 mi
6m
North Cincinnati Avenue
5.5 mi
7m
OK 11
5.4 mi
8m
OK 66
3.4 mi
6m
L. L. Tisdale Parkway
3.4 mi
4m
Shannon Miller Parkway
2.7 mi
3m
North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.5 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skiatook, OK and Edmond, OK.
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Start on South Osage Street
48 ft·5 sec·South Osage Street
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Turn right onto OK 20
0.6 mi·1 min·East W.C. Rogers Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto OK 11
5.5 mi·7 min·North Cincinnati Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 11
5.4 mi·8 min·OK 11
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
5
Turn right onto East 46th Street North
1.0 mi·1 min·East 46th Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
1.1 mi·1 min·North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn right onto East 36th Street North
0.3 mi·42 sec·East 36th Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto CR LL
3.2 mi·4 min·L. L. Tisdale Parkway
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto CR LL
0.1 mi·12 sec·L. L. Tisdale Parkway
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma CityUse the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 244
3.2 mi·4 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244
2.6 mi·2 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Toward I 244 West: Oklahoma CityUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
0.7 mi·55 sec·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 44
87 mi·1 hr 25 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita, Sooner RoadUse the right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: WichitaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 35; OK 66
0.4 mi·25 sec·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Continue on I 35; OK 66
2.7 mi·3 min·Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit onto OK 66
3.4 mi·6 min·OK 66
Exit 141Toward OK 66 East, US 77 South: Southeast 2nd StreetUse the slight right lane.
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Arrive at destination
US Historic 66; US 77
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick drive, you can easily complete it in a single push without needing to schedule formal stops. I recommend checking your fuel levels before merging onto the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, as that 86.5-mile stretch is where you will spend the bulk of your time. Leaving during off-peak hours will help you maintain your estimated 2-hour and 12-minute travel time, especially when navigating the transition onto the turnpike. Keep your toll payment methods ready, as the highway-heavy nature of this route means you will be moving quickly through toll-monitored sections. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to head out whenever you are ready to hit the road.
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 58.6 miles from Skiatook, OK, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.5 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 26 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.6 miles or 1h 9m 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 46m
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 Skiatook, 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 Skiatook, OK
This is one driving day of about 117.1 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Skiatook, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 86.5 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.2 and 113.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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17.2 mi into trip|~27m in|CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Brok...
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20.5 mi into trip|~31m in|I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City
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110.3 mi into trip|~2h in
Take the exit toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita, Sooner Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita, Sooner...
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110.5 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita
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113.7 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|OK 66
Take the exit onto OK 66 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.31 one way
$36.61 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.10
$40.20
premium
$4.89
$22.53
$45.07
diesel
$5.61
$25.85
$51.71
Estimated Tolls: $4.33
Turner Turnpike
(86.5 mi)$4.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.1
0
$12.30
$5.62
Efficient EV
29.3
0
$10.25
$4.68
EV Truck/SUV
46.8
0
$16.39
$7.49
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Skiatook, OK
Late night
in Skiatook on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edmond, OK
Late night
in Edmond on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
2 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 12m 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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 92% of your time spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of the drive on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 86.5 miles. While you start your journey on North Cincinnati Avenue, the experience quickly shifts to the faster pace of the Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. Expect a consistent, efficient ride that prioritizes speed over winding backroads. It is the type of route where you can settle into a steady rhythm behind the wheel without frequent turns or navigation changes.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.5 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.2 miles in near CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 117.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.2 miles (CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.5 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Skiatook, OK to Edmond, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 117.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.5 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.33 in tolls one way, starting with Turner Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.2 miles (CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.5 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
