This 97.9-mile drive from Cleveland, OK to Edmond, OK is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes. You'll primarily travel on highways including the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway and the Cimarron Turnpike. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Great Plains region of Oklahoma. It's a practical option for a quick transit between these two Oklahoma locations, perfect for those looking for an efficient drive without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.9 miles from Cleveland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 97.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 33% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 31.9 miles on the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. The character of the drive shifts between faster highway sections and potentially more varied road types as you progress toward Edmond. Expect a smooth, generally direct path for the majority of the trip, making it a predictable and comfortable drive.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 31.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 64; OK 99 / West Caddo Street.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 97.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.4 miles (US 64; OK 99 / West Caddo Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|US 64; OK 99 / West Caddo Street
Turn right onto US 64; OK 99 / West Caddo Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
6.5 mi into trip|~9m in|OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Turn left onto OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
10.9 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the ramp toward US 412 West: Enid
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 412 West: Enid
8
31.6 mi into trip|~35m in|Cimarron Turnpike Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur toward OK 312 West: Stillwater
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 27
Toward OK 312 West: Stillwater
8
94.7 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|US 77
Take the exit onto US 77 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
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
31.9 mi
32m
Cimarron Turnpike
20.2 mi
18m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
9.6 mi
11m
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
7.9 mi
8m
Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway
5.3 mi
6m
North Country Club Road
5 mi
8m
West 6th Avenue
3.5 mi
4m
Veterans Memorial Highway
3.4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
— 31.9 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OK and Edmond, OK.
1
Start on this road
95 ft·8 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto West Pawnee Street
196 ft·12 sec·West Pawnee Street
3
Turn left onto North B Avenue
0.3 mi·58 sec·North B Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 64; OK 99
0.9 mi·1 min·West Caddo Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 64; OK 99
5.3 mi·6 min·Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn left onto OK 99
3.3 mi·3 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on OK 99
1.0 mi·1 min·5th Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 99
0.1 mi·12 sec·Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 412 West: EnidUse the left lane.
10
Merge onto US 412
20 mi·18 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur
7.9 mi·8 min·Cimarron Turnpike Spur
Exit 27Toward OK 312 West: StillwaterUse the right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward US 177 South
13
Merge onto US 177
279 ft·6 sec·North Washington Street
14
Turn right onto CR E0570
3.0 mi·5 min·McMurtry Road
15
Turn left onto North Country Club Road
5.0 mi·8 min·North Country Club Road
16
Turn right onto OK 51
3.5 mi·4 min·West 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on OK 51
9.6 mi·11 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
19
Merge onto I 35
32 mi·32 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.9 mi·57 sec·Shannon Miller Parkway
21
Take the exit onto US 77
0.2 mi·24 sec·US 77
Exit 141Toward OK 66 East, US 77 South: Southeast 2nd StreetUse the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 77
3.0 mi·5 min·US 77
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
US Historic 66; US 77
Trip Plan
Given its short duration of under two hours, this 97.9-mile trip offers plenty of flexibility for when you depart. You can easily complete this drive in one go, but if you prefer to break it up, consider a brief stop around the halfway point for a stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $15 for the journey. A helpful tip for this route is to be aware of the Cimarron Turnpike; ensure you have a method to pay any tolls, as this is a significant portion of your drive on a turnpike.
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 48.9 miles from Cleveland, OK, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.9 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 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.9 miles or 58m 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 Cleveland, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cleveland, OK
This is one driving day of about 97.9 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Cleveland, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway for about 31.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.9 mi from Cleveland, OK
· 58m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$18
near mile 97.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.31 one way
$30.61 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.80
$33.61
premium
$4.89
$18.84
$37.68
diesel
$5.61
$21.62
$43.23
Estimated Tolls: $1.41
Cimarron Turnpike
(28.1 mi)$1.41
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.4
0
$10.28
$4.70
Efficient EV
24.5
0
$8.57
$3.92
EV Truck/SUV
39.2
0
$13.71
$6.27
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Cleveland, OK
Afternoon
in Cleveland on Friday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edmond, OK
Afternoon
in Edmond on Friday
Local time
3:21 PM
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
17 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 53m 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 Cleveland, OK to Edmond, OK covers 97.9 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, Cimarron Turnpike, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.9 miles from Cleveland, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.31 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 97.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.4 miles (US 64; OK 99 / West Caddo Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cleveland, OK to Edmond, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
