How far is Edmond, OK from Purcell, OK?

The driving distance from Edmond, OK to Purcell, OK is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.37 mi
01h 00m
Flight
44.65 mi
71.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.65 mi
Kilometers
71.86 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.37 mi
Kilometers
77.85 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Purcell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM CDT
Return by in Edmond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edmond
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Purcell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Moore
OK

The most populous city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

From Edmond
24.2 mi
00h 30m
To Purcell
24.2 mi
00h 30m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5 mi · 6 min · Centennial Expressway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge

    1.2 km · 52 sec · McCall Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Purcell, Lexington

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on North Green Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1475 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 39%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 14%
Broadway Extension
6.67 mi · 14%
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdo
5.56 mi · 11%
Centennial Expressway
4.97 mi · 10%
South Broadway
2.62 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

11.9 mi · 00h 13m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore
00h 30m from Edmond
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Moore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Edmond and 24.2 miles from Purcell.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 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 Purcell.

Stop Ideas Near Moore

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

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

RAIL

Norman

14 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Purcell

38 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

60 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edmond and Purcell. Straight-line distance: 44.65 mi (71.86 km).

Edmond

#1 Edmond

The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Purcell

City in Oklahoma

Population6,391
Coordinates35.0136800, -97.3611400
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Edmond (-97.4781, 35.65283)
End: Purcell (-97.36114, 35.01368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.46 L · about $6.48
Round trip
$12.95
3.42 gal · 12.92 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.48 $12.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.28 $14.57
Premium $4.63 $7.91 $15.82
Diesel $5.42 $9.26 $18.52

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 Purcell. The current time is 03:10:04.

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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.