Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
70 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edmond, OK
Alan Garzón
Bristow, OK
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The drive from Edmond, OK to Bristow, OK covers 70 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, East 2nd Street, Shannon Miller Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.2 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 70 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 (92%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 70 miles, with most of the trip on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and East 2nd Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.2 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and East 2nd Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near OK 66.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (OK 66): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 35; OK 66 / Shannon Miller Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp onto OK 66 toward I 35 South: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 35; OK 66 / Shannon Miller Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 61.2 mi | 1h 1m |
| East 2nd Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| US Historic 66 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| OK 66 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and Bristow, OK.
Start on US Historic 66; US 77
Take the ramp onto OK 66
Merge onto I 35; OK 66
Continue on I 35; OK 66
Take the exit
Merge onto I 344
Continue on I 44
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35 mi from Edmond, OK · 39m 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Edmond, 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 61.2 miles.
The final approach into Bristow, 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.
Regular Gas
$10.94 one way
$21.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.02 | $24.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.46 | $30.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.08
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 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.80 | $4.48 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Edmond on Friday
Local time
6:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Bristow on Friday
Local time
6:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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 methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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