How far is Edmond, OK from Sallisaw, OK?

The driving distance from Edmond, OK to Sallisaw, OK is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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
172.36 mi
03h 06m
Flight
151.82 mi
244.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.82 mi
Kilometers
244.33 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.36 mi
Kilometers
277.39 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sallisaw
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 PM CDT
Return by in Edmond
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edmond
2026-04-23T10:35
Arrive Sallisaw
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 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

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
Okemah
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Edmond
86.1 mi
01h 33m
To Sallisaw
86.3 mi
01h 33m

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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then 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 Sallisaw.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1397 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kerr Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Kerr Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Cherokee Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Cherokee Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Cherokee Street

    857 ft · 31 sec · East Cherokee Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    35 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
141 mi · 82%
Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi · 7%
Broadway Extension
6.67 mi · 4%
Centennial Expressway
4.51 mi · 3%
South Broadway
2.62 mi · 2%
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.44 mi · 1%
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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
151.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okemah
01h 33m from Edmond
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Okemah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Edmond and 86.3 miles from Sallisaw.

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

The direct path is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.02 one way or $46.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 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 Sallisaw.

Stop Ideas Near Okemah

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

85 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

106 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edmond and Sallisaw. Straight-line distance: 151.82 mi (244.33 km).

Edmond

#1 Edmond

The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Sallisaw

City in Oklahoma

Population8,453
Coordinates35.4603700, -94.7874500
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Edmond (-97.4781, 35.65283)
End: Sallisaw (-94.78745, 35.46037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.02 L · about $23.02
Round trip
$46.05
12.16 gal · 46.04 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.02 $46.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.89 $51.79
Premium $4.63 $28.12 $56.24
Diesel $5.42 $32.92 $65.85

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 Sallisaw. The current time is 10:35:06.

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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.