Origin
Edmond, OK
Afternoon in Edmond on Sunday
Local time
3:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edmond, OK to Buffalo, OK
Drive Time
3h 34m
Distance
172.9 mi
278 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edmond, OK to Buffalo, OK covers 172.9 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Boulevard Street, East Danforth Road, Northwest 192nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.26 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
86.5 miles from Edmond, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 34m drive with frequent turns across 172.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Boulevard Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Edmond, OK to Buffalo, OK is easy. At 3h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edmond, OK to Buffalo, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Boulevard Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Danforth Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 192nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Portland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Prairie Grove Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Russworm Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Russworm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Boulevard Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and Buffalo, OK.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
7 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto South Boulevard Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Boulevard Street
3
Turn left onto East Danforth Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Danforth Road
4
Continue on Northwest 192nd Street
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Northwest 192nd Street
5
Turn right onto North Portland Avenue
12 mi
·
14 min
·
North Portland Avenue
6
Turn left onto West Prairie Grove Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
West Prairie Grove Road
7
Turn straight
5.8 mi
·
6 min
8
Continue straight
8.2 mi
·
9 min
9
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
3 min
10
Turn straight
26 mi
·
31 min
11
Continue on East Russworm Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Russworm Drive
12
Continue on East Russworm Street
10 mi
·
12 min
·
East Russworm Street
13
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
14
Continue straight
9.8 mi
·
11 min
15
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
16
Keep slight right
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
17
Keep slight right
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
18
Keep slight right
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
19
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
20
Keep slight right
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
21
Keep slight right
4.2 mi
·
4 min
22
Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
23
Continue on South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Main Street
24
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
25
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
26
Continue straight
24 mi
·
26 min
27
Continue straight
7.1 mi
·
9 min
28
Continue on 9th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
29
Turn left onto Oklahoma Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Oklahoma Avenue
30
Take the exit right
167 ft
·
4 sec
31
Merge slight left onto Northwest Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Northwest Highway
32
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
2 min
33
Take the exit slight right
11 mi
·
13 min
34
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
3 min
35
Continue straight
3.9 mi
·
5 min
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.5 miles from Edmond, OK, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.5 miles or 1h 47m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, 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 172.9 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.5 mi from Edmond, OK · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.5 miles from Edmond, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buffalo, OK
The final approach into Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.26 one way
$52.52 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $28.95 | $57.90 |
| premium | $4.80 | $32.64 | $65.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.41 | $76.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.15 | $8.30 |
| Efficient EV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.13 | $6.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.2 | 0 | $24.21 | $11.07 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Buffalo, OK
Afternoon in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
3:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
46°F
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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
34 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
3h 34m 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 Buffalo, OK covers 172.9 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Boulevard Street, East Danforth Road, Northwest 192nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.5 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 $26.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Edmond, OK to Buffalo, OK is easy. At 3h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edmond, OK to Buffalo, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edmond, OK to Buffalo, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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