How far is Okemah, OK from Edmond, OK?

The driving distance from Okemah, OK to Edmond, OK is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
85.52 mi
01h 26m
Flight
67.69 mi
108.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.69 mi
Kilometers
108.93 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.52 mi
Kilometers
137.63 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edmond
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM CDT
Return by in Okemah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okemah
2026-04-23T02:21
Arrive Edmond
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Okemah
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
Bethel Acres
OK

City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Okemah
42.5 mi
00h 43m
To Edmond
43 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Atlanta Street

    20 m · 5 sec · West Atlanta Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    137 m · 25 sec · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1515 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Woody Guthrie Boulevard

    3066 ft · 1 min · Woody Guthrie Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1359 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    56.4 mi · 58 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal

  8. 8

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

    67 m · 3 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  10. 10

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

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Centennial Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway Extension

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Broadway Extension

  13. 13

    Continue on South Broadway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Broadway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1023 ft · 35 sec · East 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Okemah 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
56.4 mi · 66%
Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi · 14%
Broadway Extension
6.65 mi · 8%
Centennial Expressway
4.6 mi · 5%
South Broadway
2.62 mi · 3%
Crosstown Expressway
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

56.4 mi · 00h 58m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel Acres
00h 43m from Okemah
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Okemah 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 Okemah to Edmond?

The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Bethel Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Okemah and 43 miles from Edmond.

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

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Okemah and Mostly Cloudy near Edmond.

Stop Ideas Near Bethel Acres

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

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

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Norman

39 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
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Purcell

45 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
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Santa Fe Depot

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

Pauls Valley

65 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Okemah and Edmond. Straight-line distance: 67.69 mi (108.93 km).

Okemah

#1 Okemah

City in Oklahoma

Population3,048
Coordinates35.4325900, -96.3050100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Edmond

#2 Edmond

The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Population95,346
Coordinates35.6528300, -97.4781000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: West Atlanta Street (-96.305005, 35.432757)
End: East 2nd Street (-97.478121, 35.652842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $11.44
Round trip
$22.87
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.44 $22.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.86 $25.72
Premium $4.63 $13.97 $27.94
Diesel $5.42 $16.35 $32.71

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 Okemah and Edmond. The current time is 02:21:27.

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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.