How far is Edmond, OK from Checotah, OK?

The driving distance from Edmond, OK to Checotah, OK is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.6 miles (178 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.15 mi
02h 19m
Flight
110.61 mi
178.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.61 mi
Kilometers
178.01 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.15 mi
Kilometers
207.85 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Checotah
Wed, Apr 22, 10:17 PM CDT
Return by in Edmond
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edmond
2026-04-22T19:57
Arrive Checotah
Wed, Apr 22, 10:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edmond
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Prague
OK

City in Oklahoma, United States

From Edmond
64.5 mi
01h 09m
To Checotah
64.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Edmond and Checotah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edmond and Checotah.

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    1023 ft · 43 sec · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broadway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue on Broadway Extension

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Broadway Extension

  4. 4

    Continue on Centennial Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Centennial Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Crosstown Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal

  8. 8

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    23.6 mi · 24 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 Business North: Checotah

    1287 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    41 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Broadway Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edmond and Checotah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
99.1 mi · 77%
Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi · 9%
Broadway Extension
6.67 mi · 5%
Centennial Expressway
4.51 mi · 3%
South Broadway
2.62 mi · 2%
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

75.5 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
110.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prague
01h 09m from Edmond
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Edmond and Mostly Cloudy near Checotah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edmond to Checotah?

The road trip is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km) and usually takes 02h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Prague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from Edmond and 64.7 miles from Checotah.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 110.6 miles (178 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Edmond and Mostly Cloudy near Checotah.

Stop Ideas Near Prague

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Prague, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prague.

RAIL

Norman

75 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

75 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

80 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

81 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edmond and Checotah. Straight-line distance: 110.61 mi (178.01 km).

Edmond

#1 Edmond

The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Population95,346
Coordinates35.6528300, -97.4781000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Checotah

#2 Checotah

City in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States

Population3,075
Coordinates35.4701000, -95.5230400
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Edmond (-97.4781, 35.65283)
End: Checotah (-95.52304, 35.4701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.25 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.54
9.12 gal · 34.5 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.27 $34.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.42 $38.84
Premium $4.63 $21.09 $42.18
Diesel $5.42 $24.69 $49.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Edmond and Checotah. The current time is 19:57:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.