Origin
Bristow, OK
Evening in Bristow on Thursday
Local time
5:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristow, OK to Edmond, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
69.9 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristow, OK
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Edmond, OK
Alan Garzón
Trip Overview
The drive from Bristow, OK to Edmond, OK covers 69.9 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, OK 66, Shannon Miller Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.3 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 69.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 69.9 miles, with most of the trip on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and OK 66. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.3 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 61.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and OK 66. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.9 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 44 / Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 44 / Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Merge onto I 44 / Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
63.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita, Sooner Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita, Sooner...
9
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita
8
66.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
OK 66
Take the exit onto OK 66 toward OK 66 East, US 77 South: Southeast 2nd Street
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 141
Toward OK 66 East, US 77 South: Southeast 2nd S...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 61.3 mi | 1h 1m |
| OK 66 | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| US Historic 66 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 2nd Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 61.3 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristow, OK and Edmond, OK.
1
Start on OK 16; OK 48
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Continue on US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 44
61 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita, Sooner Road
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 35; OK 66
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Continue on I 35; OK 66
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto OK 66
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 66
Exit 141
Toward OK 66 East, US 77 South: Southeast 2nd Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Arrive at destination
US Historic 66; US 77
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35 mi from Bristow, OK · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Bristow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.3 miles.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.93 one way
$21.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.06
Turner Turnpike
(61.3 mi)
$3.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$3
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.79 | $4.47 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Edmond, OK
Evening in Edmond on Thursday
Local time
5:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m 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 Bristow, OK to Edmond, OK covers 69.9 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, OK 66, Shannon Miller Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35 miles from Bristow, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.93 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 69.9 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 44 / Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bristow, OK to Edmond, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
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