How far is Edmond, OK from Chelsea, OK?
The driving distance from Edmond, OK to Chelsea, OK is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edmond and Chelsea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmond and Chelsea.
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Start on East 2nd Street
3 mi · 6 min · East 2nd Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Oklahoma City
1403 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shannon Miller Parkway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
1 km · 41 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
995 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike
2119 ft · 33 sec · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
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Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass
14.3 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
13.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 20: Claremore, Pryor Creek
1.4 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Will Rogers Boulevard
1831 ft · 41 sec · East Will Rogers Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Dorothy Avenue
1974 ft · 1 min · North Dorothy Avenue
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
670 ft · 18 sec · East 9th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maiden Lane
110 m · 7 sec · Maiden Lane
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Continue on North Sioux Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Sioux Avenue
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Turn right onto Clem McSpadden Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Clem McSpadden Highway
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Continue on Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
5.7 mi · 7 min · Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
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Continue on Walnut Street
2521 ft · 58 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
968 ft · 35 sec · West 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edmond and Chelsea.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Edmond and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Chelsea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edmond to Chelsea?
The road trip is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Bristow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Edmond and 73.3 miles from Chelsea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.54 one way or $39.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Edmond and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Chelsea.
Stop Ideas Near Bristow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bristow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edmond and Chelsea. Straight-line distance: 129.48 mi (208.37 km).
#1 Edmond
The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 95,346 |
| Coordinates | 35.6528300, -97.4781000 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chelsea
City in Oklahoma, US
| Population | 1,877 |
| Coordinates | 36.5356500, -95.4324700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chelsea (-95.43247, 36.53565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $19.54 | $39.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.98 | $43.95 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.87 | $47.73 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.94 | $55.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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