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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.39 mi
02h 42m
Flight
129.48 mi
208.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.48 mi
Kilometers
208.37 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.39 mi
Kilometers
235.59 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chelsea
Sun, Apr 12, 3:18 PM CDT
Return by in Edmond
Sun, Apr 12, 6:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edmond
2026-04-12T12:35
Arrive Chelsea
Sun, Apr 12, 3:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Bristow
OK

City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Edmond
73.1 mi
01h 21m
To Chelsea
73.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    3 mi · 6 min · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Oklahoma City

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Shannon Miller Parkway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    1 km · 41 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

    995 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike

    2119 ft · 33 sec · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore

    13.1 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 20: Claremore, Pryor Creek

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Will Rogers Boulevard

    1831 ft · 41 sec · East Will Rogers Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Dorothy Avenue

    1974 ft · 1 min · North Dorothy Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    670 ft · 18 sec · East 9th Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Maiden Lane

    110 m · 7 sec · Maiden Lane

  17. 17

    Continue on North Sioux Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Sioux Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Clem McSpadden Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Clem McSpadden Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

  20. 20

    Continue on Walnut Street

    2521 ft · 58 sec · Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    968 ft · 35 sec · West 6th Street

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi · 59%
Skelly Bypass
19.7 mi · 13%
I 44 East
13.3 mi · 9%
Clem McSpadden Highway
10.2 mi · 7%
Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
5.69 mi · 4%
East 2nd Street
2.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
129.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristow
01h 21m from Edmond
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bristow, 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 Bristow.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

51 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

94 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

117 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edmond and Chelsea. Straight-line distance: 129.48 mi (208.37 km).

Edmond

#1 Edmond

The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Chelsea

City in Oklahoma, US

Population1,877
Coordinates36.5356500, -95.4324700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Edmond (-97.4781, 35.65283)
End: Chelsea (-95.43247, 36.53565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.55 L · about $19.54
Round trip
$39.08
10.32 gal · 39.1 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Edmond and Chelsea. The current time is 12:35:52.

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.