How far is Poteau, OK from Edmond, OK?

The driving distance from Poteau, OK to Edmond, OK is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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
204.74 mi
03h 22m
Flight
166.09 mi
267.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.09 mi
Kilometers
267.3 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.74 mi
Kilometers
329.49 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edmond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM CDT
Return by in Poteau
Thu, Apr 23, 9:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poteau
2026-04-23T02:21
Arrive Edmond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poteau
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
Henryetta
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Poteau
102 mi
01h 41m
To Edmond
102.7 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Poteau and Edmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dewey Avenue

    17 m · 8 sec · Dewey Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broadway Street

    35 m · 4 sec · South Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Beard Avenue

    1919 ft · 36 sec · Beard Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Paul Mathies Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Paul Mathies Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Circle Drive

    650 ft · 18 sec · Circle Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    97 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broadway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

    1418 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    65.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

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

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal

  17. 17

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

    67 m · 3 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  19. 19

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

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Centennial Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Broadway Extension

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Broadway Extension

  22. 22

    Continue on South Broadway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Broadway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1023 ft · 37 sec · East 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Poteau 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
141 mi · 69%
Broadway
20.1 mi · 10%
North Broadway Street
12.3 mi · 6%
Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi · 6%
Broadway Extension
6.65 mi · 3%
Centennial Expressway
4.6 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 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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
166.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henryetta
01h 41m from Poteau
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Poteau 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 Poteau to Edmond?

The road trip is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Henryetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Poteau and 102.7 miles from Edmond.

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

The direct path is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.38 one way or $54.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Poteau and Mostly Cloudy near Edmond.

Stop Ideas Near Henryetta

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

79 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poteau and Edmond. Straight-line distance: 166.09 mi (267.3 km).

Poteau

#1 Poteau

City in Oklahoma

Population8,906
Coordinates35.0537100, -94.6235600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Edmond

#2 Edmond

The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Population95,346
Coordinates35.6528300, -97.4781000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: Dewey Avenue (-94.623649, 35.053616)
End: East 2nd Street (-97.478121, 35.652842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.23 gal
27.35 L · about $27.38
Round trip
$54.76
14.46 gal · 54.7 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.5 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.38 $54.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.79 $61.59
Premium $4.63 $33.44 $66.88
Diesel $5.42 $39.15 $78.30

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 Poteau and Edmond. The current time is 02:21:56.

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.