How far is McAlester, OK from Edmond, OK?

The driving distance from McAlester, OK to Edmond, OK is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
142.83 mi
02h 15m
Flight
108.41 mi
174.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.41 mi
Kilometers
174.47 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.83 mi
Kilometers
229.87 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edmond
Wed, Apr 22, 8:42 PM CDT
Return by in McAlester
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McAlester
2026-04-22T18:26
Arrive Edmond
Wed, Apr 22, 8:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McAlester
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
Cromwell
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From McAlester
71.1 mi
01h 07m
To Edmond
71.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    5 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Carl Albert Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Carl Albert Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound

    1686 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike

    34.6 mi · 33 min · Indian Nation Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City

    1269 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    60 m · 2 sec · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal

  10. 10

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

    67 m · 3 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Centennial Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway Extension

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Broadway Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on South Broadway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1023 ft · 35 sec · East 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.3 mi · 53%
Indian Nation Turnpike
34.6 mi · 24%
Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi · 9%
Broadway Extension
6.65 mi · 5%
Centennial Expressway
4.6 mi · 3%
Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway
3.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

75.3 mi · 01h 17m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cromwell
01h 07m from McAlester
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving McAlester and Mostly Cloudy near Edmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from McAlester and 71.7 miles from Edmond.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.09 one way or $38.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around McAlester and Mostly Cloudy near Edmond.

Stop Ideas Near Cromwell

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

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

RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

90 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
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Pauls Valley

96 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McAlester and Edmond. Straight-line distance: 108.41 mi (174.47 km).

McAlester

#1 McAlester

City in Oklahoma

Population17,788
Coordinates34.9334300, -95.7697100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Edmond

#2 Edmond

The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Population95,346
Coordinates35.6528300, -97.4781000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-95.769682, 34.933431)
End: East 2nd Street (-97.478121, 35.652842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.08 L · about $19.09
Round trip
$38.17
10.08 gal · 38.16 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.09 $38.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.47 $42.93
Premium $4.63 $23.31 $46.62
Diesel $5.42 $27.29 $54.58

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between McAlester and Edmond. The current time is 18:26:43.

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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.