The drive from Edmond, OK to Atoka, OK covers 141.9 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on J. A. Richardson Loop, OK 3W, US 177 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.3 miles on J. A. Richardson Loop.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.16 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.9 miles from Edmond, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 141.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 50m drive with frequent turns across 141.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
J. A. Richardson Loop is the longest continuous segment at about 32.3 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 14 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 141.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.4 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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14 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichi...
9
15.5 mi into trip|~21m in|I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 128
Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
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43.4 mi into trip|~52m in|OK 3W; US 270
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 181
Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee...
8
43.7 mi into trip|~53m in|OK 3W; US 270
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: S...
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93.7 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|OK 3W
Take the exit onto OK 3W toward OK 1 West, OK 3 East: Roff, Coalgate
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 1 West, OK 3 East: Roff, Coalgate
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edmond, OK and Atoka, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith, Tecumseh and Coalgate.
Fort Smith
14 mi in|~19m
Tecumseh
43.4 mi in|~52m|via OK 3W; US 270
Coalgate
93.7 mi in|~1h 51m|via OK 3W
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
J. A. Richardson Loop
32.3 mi
37m
OK 3W
31.2 mi
36m
US 177
19.4 mi
23m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
16.2 mi
17m
Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi
13m
South Broadway Street
11.5 mi
14m
Broadway Extension
6.7 mi
7m
Centennial Expressway
4.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
J. A. Richardson Loop
— 32.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and Atoka, OK.
1
Start on US Historic 66; US 77
0.2 mi·42 sec·East 2nd Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto US Historic 66; US 77
2.6 mi·5 min·South Broadway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 77
6.7 mi·7 min·Broadway Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on I 235; US 77
4.5 mi·5 min·Centennial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 1AToward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort SmithUse the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 40; US 270
1.3 mi·1 min·Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
12 mi·13 min·Tinker Diagonal
Exit 128Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort SmithUse the slight left lane.
8
Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3
16 mi·17 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270
0.2 mi·29 sec·OK 3W; US 270
Exit 181Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, TecumsehUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3W; US 270
0.3 mi·43 sec·OK 3W; US 270
Toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, TecumsehUse the straight lane.
11
Merge onto OK 3W; US 177; US 270
9.4 mi·11 min·OK 3W; US 177; US 270
12
Continue on US 177; OK 3W
16 mi·18 min·US 177; OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
2.7 mi·3 min·OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
14
Continue on US 177; OK 59
3.2 mi·4 min·US 177; OK 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on OK 3W
8.8 mi·9 min·OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 3W
3.9 mi·4 min·OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on OK 3W
5.4 mi·6 min·OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto OK 3W
0.4 mi·41 sec·OK 3W
Toward OK 1 West, OK 3 East: Roff, CoalgateUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto OK 1; OK 3
32 mi·37 min·J. A. Richardson Loop
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on OK 3; US 75
1.8 mi·2 min·OK 3; US 75
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn right onto North Arno Street
0.3 mi·30 sec·North Arno Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto West Hanover Avenue
0.2 mi·22 sec·West Hanover Avenue
23
Turn right onto South Stacy Street
0.2 mi·18 sec·South Stacy Street
24
Continue on Veterans Drive
0.1 mi·10 sec·Veterans Drive
25
Continue on South Railroad Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Railroad Street
26
Turn left onto East Taylor Avenue
0.1 mi·15 sec·East Taylor Avenue
27
Turn right onto OK 3; US 75
11 mi·14 min·South Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto Rose Avenue
467 ft·14 sec·Rose Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto West Sandy Creek Road
1.0 mi·1 min·West Sandy Creek Road
30
Turn right onto North California Avenue
0.1 mi·18 sec·North California Avenue
31
Turn left onto West Court Street
468 ft·12 sec·West Court Street
32
Turn right onto US 69; US 75; OK 3
74 ft·1 sec·South Mississippi Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
US 69; US 75; OK 3
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.9 miles from Edmond, OK, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.3 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 31 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.9 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atoka, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Edmond, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Edmond, OK
This is one driving day of about 141.9 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Edmond, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on J. A. Richardson Loop for about 32.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.9 mi from Edmond, OK
· 1h 25m into the drive
The midpoint is around 70.9 miles from Edmond, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atoka, OK
The final approach into Atoka, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Atoka, OK.
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
$21.16 one way
$42.31 round trip
$3.79/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.26
$23.79
$47.59
premium
$4.63
$25.84
$51.68
diesel
$5.42
$30.25
$60.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.6
0
$14.90
$6.81
Efficient EV
35.5
0
$12.42
$5.68
EV Truck/SUV
56.8
0
$19.87
$9.08
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Edmond, OK
Late night
in Edmond on Saturday
Local time
4:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Atoka, OK
Late night
in Atoka on Saturday
Local time
4:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Shawnee, OK
71 mi in
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
14 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
2h 50m 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 Edmond, OK to Atoka, OK covers 141.9 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are J. A. Richardson Loop, OK 3W, US 177. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.9 miles from Edmond, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.16 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 141.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.4 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Edmond, OK and Atoka, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith, Tecumseh and Coalgate.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial and Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
