How far is Edmond, OK from Pocola, OK?

The driving distance from Edmond, OK to Pocola, OK is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.8 mi
03h 42m
Flight
171.36 mi
275.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.36 mi
Kilometers
275.78 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.8 mi
Kilometers
324.76 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pocola
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM CDT
Return by in Edmond
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edmond
2026-04-23T06:07
Arrive Pocola
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edmond
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Henryetta
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Edmond
100.7 mi
01h 51m
To Pocola
101 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    65.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Kerr Boulevard

    20 mi · 24 min · Kerr Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road E1220

    884 ft · 17 sec · County Road E1220

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road D1220

    1349 ft · 26 sec · County Road D1220

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Pocola Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Old Pocola Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Karl Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Karl Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Karl Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Karl Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mc Kenizie Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Mc Kenizie Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Love Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Love Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Love Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
141 mi · 70%
Kerr Boulevard
20 mi · 10%
Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi · 6%
Broadway Extension
6.67 mi · 3%
Centennial Expressway
4.51 mi · 2%
West Broadway Street
4.45 mi · 2%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
171.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henryetta
01h 51m from Edmond
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Edmond and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pocola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Henryetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Edmond and 101 miles from Pocola.

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

The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 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 Pocola.

Stop Ideas Near Henryetta

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

79 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edmond and Pocola. Straight-line distance: 171.36 mi (275.78 km).

Edmond

#1 Edmond

The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Pocola

Commune in Bihor County, Romania

Population4,153
Coordinates35.2312100, -94.4780000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Edmond (-97.4781, 35.65283)
End: Pocola (-94.478, 35.23121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.96 L · about $26.96
Round trip
$53.93
14.24 gal · 53.92 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.96 $53.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.32 $60.65
Premium $4.63 $32.93 $65.86
Diesel $5.42 $38.55 $77.11

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 Pocola. The current time is 06:07:46.

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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.