The drive from Ada, OK to Edmond, OK covers 95.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OK 3W, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, US 177 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.3 miles on OK 3W.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.8 miles from Ada, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 95.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 95.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 3W is the longest continuous segment at about 36.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 51.2 miles in near OK 3W; US 270.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 51.2 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.5 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.1 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
51.2 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|OK 3W; US 270
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Okl...
8
51.5 mi into trip|~1h 2m in|OK 3W; US 270
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3W; US 270 toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklah...
6
68.1 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
81.2 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US...
9
81.3 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Healt...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ada, OK and Edmond, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith, State Capitol and Amarillo.
Fort Smith
51.2 mi in|~1h 1m|via OK 3W; US 270
State Capitol
81.2 mi in|~1h 36m|via I 40; US 270
Amarillo
81.2 mi in|~1h 36m|via I 40; US 270
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 3W
36.3 mi
42m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
15.9 mi
17m
US 177
14.5 mi
17m
Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi
14m
Broadway Extension
6.7 mi
8m
Centennial Expressway
4.6 mi
5m
South Broadway
2.6 mi
5m
East Main Street
1.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
OK 3W
— 36.3 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ada, OK and Edmond, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
1.4 mi·3 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on OK 3W; OK 19
3.2 mi·3 min·OK 3W; OK 19
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on OK 3W
15 mi·17 min·OK 3W
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 177; OK 59
3.2 mi·4 min·US 177; OK 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
17 mi·19 min·OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
6
Continue on US 177; OK 3W
1.9 mi·2 min·US 177; OK 3W
7
Continue on US 177; US 270; OK 3W
9.4 mi·11 min·US 177; US 270; OK 3W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270
0.3 mi·35 sec·OK 3W; US 270
Toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort SmithUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3W; US 270
0.7 mi·1 min·OK 3W; US 270
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma CityUse the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3
16 mi·17 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
12 mi·14 min·Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
0.9 mi·1 min·Crosstown Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270
221 ft·3 sec·Crosstown Expressway
Exit 126Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, AmarilloUse the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 126Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, EdmondUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 235; US 77
4.6 mi·5 min·Centennial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 77
6.7 mi·8 min·Broadway Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US Historic 66; US 77
2.6 mi·5 min·South Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto US Historic 66; US 77
0.2 mi·35 sec·East 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
US Historic 66; US 77
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.8 miles from Ada, OK, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.8 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edmond, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ada, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ada, OK
This is one driving day of about 95.6 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Ada, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on OK 3W for about 36.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 47.8 miles from Ada, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Edmond, OK
The final approach into Edmond, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.95 one way
$29.89 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.41
$32.82
premium
$4.89
$18.40
$36.79
diesel
$5.61
$21.11
$42.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.7
0
$10.04
$4.59
Efficient EV
23.9
0
$8.36
$3.82
EV Truck/SUV
38.2
0
$13.38
$6.12
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Ada, OK
Late night
in Ada on Friday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edmond, OK
Late night
in Edmond on Friday
Local time
4:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ada, OK to Edmond, OK covers 95.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 3W, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, US 177. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.8 miles from Ada, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 51.2 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.5 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.1 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ada, OK and Edmond, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith, State Capitol and Amarillo.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial and Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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