How far is Edmond, OK from Tahlequah, OK?

The driving distance from Edmond, OK to Tahlequah, OK is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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
170.41 mi
03h 04m
Flight
141.74 mi
228.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.74 mi
Kilometers
228.11 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.41 mi
Kilometers
274.25 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tahlequah
Wed, May 13, 12:32 AM CDT
Return by in Edmond
Wed, May 13, 3:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edmond
2026-05-12T21:28
Arrive Tahlequah
Wed, May 13, 12:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 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
Sapulpa
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Edmond
85.1 mi
01h 32m
To Tahlequah
85.3 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    3 mi · 6 min · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Oklahoma City

    1403 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Shannon Miller Parkway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    1 km · 41 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

    995 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike

    2119 ft · 33 sec · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Skelly Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Broken Arrow, Muskogee, East 31st Street, Memorial Drive

    1009 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee

    1790 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Broken Arrow Expressway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    33.4 mi · 32 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Fort Gibson, Tahlequah

    1058 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East Shawnee Bypass

    7.6 mi · 10 min · East Shawnee Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2609 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Muskogee Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · South Muskogee Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto South Muskogee Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South Muskogee Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi · 51%
Muskogee Turnpike
33.4 mi · 20%
East Shawnee Bypass
20.6 mi · 12%
Skelly Bypass
9.47 mi · 6%
Broken Arrow Expressway
4.88 mi · 3%
South Muskogee Avenue
4.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86.1 mi · 01h 25m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
141.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sapulpa
01h 32m from Edmond
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edmond and Sunny near Tahlequah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Sapulpa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Edmond and 85.3 miles from Tahlequah.

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

The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.76 one way or $45.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edmond and Sunny near Tahlequah.

Stop Ideas Near Sapulpa

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sapulpa and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
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Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sapulpa.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

21 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

119 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edmond and Tahlequah. Straight-line distance: 141.74 mi (228.11 km).

Edmond

#1 Edmond

The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Tahlequah

City in Oklahoma

Population16,998
Coordinates35.9153700, -94.9699600
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Edmond (-97.4781, 35.65283)
End: Tahlequah (-94.96996, 35.91537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.76 L · about $22.76
Round trip
$45.52
12.02 gal · 45.52 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.76 $45.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.60 $51.19
Premium $4.63 $27.80 $55.59
Diesel $5.42 $32.54 $65.09

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Edmond and Tahlequah. The current time is 21:28:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.