This straightforward 175.6-mile drive from Edmond, OK to Cleora, OK can easily be completed in about 3 hours and 10 minutes, making it an ideal one-day trip. The route primarily utilizes the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and I-44, with a small portion on the Skelly Bypass, keeping you on well-maintained highways for 88% of the journey. Expect a fuel cost of around $27 for this trip. Passing through the Great Plains region, this drive offers a direct path with minimal fuss. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Oklahoma locales without needing an overnight stay.
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
87.8 miles from Edmond, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 175.6-mile journey, with 88% of your travel time spent on major roadways like the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and I-44. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 86.1 miles, primarily on the Turnpike, meaning you can settle in for some consistent driving. This profile suggests a drive characterized by speed and efficiency rather than winding backroads or frequent changes in scenery. The route is designed for covering distance effectively within the Great Plains landscape.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 86.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and I 44. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near OK 66.
Route Complexity7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 175.6 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 3 miles (OK 66): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.6 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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3 mi into trip|~5m in|OK 66
Take the ramp onto OK 66 toward I 35 South: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35 South: Oklahoma City
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6.6 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
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94.6 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
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113.1 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|I 44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
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161.3 mi into trip|~2h 50m in
Take the exit toward OK 66, US 60: Vinita
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 289
Toward OK 66, US 60: Vinita
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Edmond, OK to Cleora, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Claremore along the way.
Claremore
113.1 mi in|~2h 1m|via I 44
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi
1h 25m
I 44
52.5 mi
53m
Skelly Bypass
15.5 mi
18m
US 60
8 mi
9m
OK 85
4.6 mi
8m
East 2nd Street
3 mi
5m
Shannon Miller Parkway
2.8 mi
3m
East Illinois Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.1 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and Cleora, OK.
1
Start on US Historic 66; US 77
3.0 mi·5 min·East 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp onto OK 66
0.3 mi·35 sec·OK 66
Toward I 35 South: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto I 35; OK 66
2.8 mi·3 min·Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 35; OK 66
0.6 mi·41 sec·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·41 sec
Exit 138AToward I 44 East: TulsaUse the sharp right lane.
6
Merge onto I 344
0.4 mi·32 sec·John Kilpatrick Turnpike
7
Continue on I 44
86 mi·1 hr 25 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi·1 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
14 mi·17 min·Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: JoplinUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 44; US 412; OK 66
4.3 mi·5 min·I 44; US 412; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
48 mi·48 min·I 44
Toward I 44 East: Joplin, ClaremoreUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 289Toward OK 66, US 60: VinitaUse the slight right lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
0.8 mi·1 min·East Illinois Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
8.0 mi·9 min·US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn slight right
525 ft·15 sec
16
Turn straight
381 ft·7 sec
17
Turn straight onto OK 85
1.9 mi·3 min·OK 85
18
Turn right onto OK 85
2.6 mi·4 min·OK 85
19
Arrive at destination
OK 85
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 3 hours, you have plenty of flexibility for when to depart on this 175.6-mile trip from Edmond to Cleora. Aiming for a morning departure will allow you to arrive with ample time for activities or to settle in before evening. While the longest stretch is 86.1 miles, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the turnpike sections, as services can sometimes be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost is $27, so plan accordingly. Given the relatively short duration and highway focus, you'll likely only need one brief stop, perhaps for gas or a quick stretch, making this a very manageable drive.
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 87.8 miles from Edmond, OK, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.1 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.8 miles or 1h 31m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleora, 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 175.6 miles and 3h 10m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 86.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.8 mi from Edmond, OK
· 1h 31m into the drive
The midpoint is around 87.8 miles from Edmond, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.1 miles.
Arriving in Cleora, OK
The final approach into Cleora, 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 Cleora, 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...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.7
0
$18.44
$8.43
Efficient EV
43.9
0
$15.36
$7.02
EV Truck/SUV
70.2
0
$24.58
$11.24
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
21 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 data refreshed 5 days ago
Origin
Edmond, OK
Night
in Edmond on Tuesday
Local time
11:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cleora, OK
Night
in Cleora on Tuesday
Local time
11:28 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
3h 10m 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 Cleora, OK covers 175.6 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, I 44, Skelly Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.8 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 $27.45 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 175.6 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 3 miles (OK 66): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.6 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Edmond, OK to Cleora, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Claremore along the way.
