Origin
Edmond, OK
Afternoon in Edmond on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edmond, OK to Chelsea, OK
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
146.4 mi
236 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edmond, OK
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Chelsea, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edmond, OK to Chelsea, OK covers 146.4 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35 South, Shannon Miller Parkway, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.24 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
73.2 miles from Edmond, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 42m drive with frequent turns across 146.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 South 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 Chelsea, OK is easy. At 2h 42m 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 Chelsea, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 44 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Skelly Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OK 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 35 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and Chelsea, OK.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East 2nd Street
2
Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Oklahoma City
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 35 South: Oklahoma City
3
Merge slight left onto Shannon Miller Parkway
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Shannon Miller Parkway
4
Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 44 East: Tulsa
6
Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
7
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
8
Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
9
Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Skelly Bypass
10
Continue straight
4.3 mi
·
5 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
12
Take the exit slight right toward OK 20: Claremore, Pryor Creek
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 20: Claremore, Pryor Creek
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Will Rogers Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Will Rogers Boulevard
14
Turn right onto North Dorothy Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dorothy Avenue
15
Turn right onto East 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East 9th Street
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Maiden Lane
361 ft
·
7 sec
·
Maiden Lane
17
Continue on North Sioux Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Sioux Avenue
18
Turn right onto Clem McSpadden Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Clem McSpadden Highway
19
Continue on Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
20
Continue on Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Walnut Street
21
Turn left onto West 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West 6th Street
22
Arrive at your destination
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 73.2 miles from Edmond, OK, or about 1h 21m 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.2 miles or 1h 21m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chelsea, 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 146.4 miles and 2h 42m.
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 73.2 mi from Edmond, OK · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 73.2 miles from Edmond, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chelsea, OK
The final approach into Chelsea, 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 Chelsea, 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
$22.24 one way
$44.47 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $24.51 | $49.03 |
| premium | $4.80 | $27.64 | $55.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.53 | $65.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.37 | $7.03 |
| Efficient EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.81 | $5.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.6 | 0 | $20.50 | $9.37 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Chelsea, OK
Afternoon in Chelsea on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
5 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 42m 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 Chelsea, OK covers 146.4 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35 South, Shannon Miller Parkway, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.2 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 $22.24 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.
The drive from Edmond, OK to Chelsea, OK is easy. At 2h 42m 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 Chelsea, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edmond, OK to Chelsea, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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