How far is Tahlequah, OK from Edmond, OK?

The driving distance from Tahlequah, OK to Edmond, OK is about 171.5 miles (276 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
171.51 mi
02h 38m
Flight
141.74 mi
228.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
171.51 mi
Kilometers
276.02 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edmond
Tue, May 12, 11:19 PM CDT
Return by in Tahlequah
Wed, May 13, 1:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tahlequah
2026-05-12T20:41
Arrive Edmond
Tue, May 12, 11:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tahlequah
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
Sapulpa
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Tahlequah
84.9 mi
01h 19m
To Edmond
86.6 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ

    5.7 mi · 10 min · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    717 ft · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 North: Port of Muskogee, Tulsa, USS Batfish

    2284 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

    33.5 mi · 32 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City

    1460 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City

    2603 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Skelly Bypass

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    86.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita, Sooner Road

    903 ft · 22 sec

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    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita

    844 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    2077 ft · 25 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 66 East, US 77 South: Southeast 2nd Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tahlequah 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
23 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.5 mi · 50%
Muskogee Turnpike
33.5 mi · 20%
North Muskogee Avenue
12.2 mi · 7%
ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
12.2 mi · 7%
Skelly Bypass
8.94 mi · 5%
Broken Arrow Expressway
5.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86.5 mi · 01h 26m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
141.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sapulpa
01h 19m from Tahlequah
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tahlequah and Sunny near Edmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.5 miles (276 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Sapulpa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Tahlequah and 86.6 miles from Edmond.

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 29.8 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.91 one way or $45.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall

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 Tahlequah and Edmond. Straight-line distance: 141.74 mi (228.11 km).

Tahlequah

#1 Tahlequah

City in Oklahoma

Population16,998
Coordinates35.9153700, -94.9699600
Altitude243
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 Muskogee Avenue (-94.969975, 35.915375)
End: East 2nd Street (-97.478121, 35.652842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.91 L · about $22.91
Round trip
$45.82
12.1 gal · 45.82 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.91 $45.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.77 $51.53
Premium $4.63 $27.98 $55.96
Diesel $5.42 $32.76 $65.52

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 Tahlequah and Edmond. The current time is 20:41:53.

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.