How far is Edmond, OK from Okemah, OK?
The driving distance from Edmond, OK to Okemah, OK is about 85.1 miles (137 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edmond and Okemah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmond and Okemah.
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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
56.5 mi · 58 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, OK 27: Okemah, Wetumka
1315 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
1515 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
137 m · 25 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Atlanta Street
20 m · 3 sec · West Atlanta Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Atlanta Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edmond and Okemah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
56.5 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Edmond and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Okemah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edmond to Okemah?
The road trip is about 85.1 miles (137 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Bethel Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Edmond and 42.6 miles from Okemah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Edmond and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Okemah.
Stop Ideas Near Bethel Acres
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 Bethel Acres.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edmond and Okemah. Straight-line distance: 67.69 mi (108.93 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 Okemah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,048 |
| Coordinates | 35.4325900, -96.3050100 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Okemah (-96.30501, 35.43259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.78 | $25.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.88 | $27.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.25 | $32.49 |
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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