How far is Edmond, OK from Idabel, OK?
The driving distance from Edmond, OK to Idabel, OK is about 253.9 miles (408.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edmond and Idabel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmond and Idabel.
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Start on East 2nd Street
1023 ft · 43 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Broadway
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Broadway Extension
6.7 mi · 8 min · Broadway Extension
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Continue on Centennial Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Centennial Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto Crosstown Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike South: McAlester, Dallas
2459 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
104.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Continue on Jake Pulliam Bypass
30.1 mi · 35 min · Jake Pulliam Bypass
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
113 m · 15 sec · Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
116 m · 12 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
534 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edmond and Idabel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Indian Nation Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
104 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Edmond and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Idabel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edmond to Idabel?
The road trip is about 253.9 miles (408.6 km) and usually takes 04h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Edmond and 126.9 miles from Idabel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.93 one way or $67.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Edmond and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Idabel.
Stop Ideas Near Hanna
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 Hanna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edmond and Idabel. Straight-line distance: 193.35 mi (311.17 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 Idabel
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 6,876 |
| Coordinates | 33.8956600, -94.8263300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Idabel (-94.82633, 33.89566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $33.93 | $67.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.16 | $76.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.44 | $82.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.52 | $97.04 |
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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