Origin
Edmond, OK
Afternoon in Edmond on Sunday
Local time
1:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edmond, OK to Geary, OK
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
62.9 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Photo: cottonbro CG studio
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion across the Oklahoma Great Plains, the drive from Edmond to Geary is a straightforward 62.9-mile journey. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 11 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budget approximately $10 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Utilizing a combination of the John Kilpatrick Turnpike, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, and OK 8, you will navigate a route that transitions easily from the urban outskirts of Edmond into the open landscape of western Oklahoma. It is a manageable trek that allows you to reach your destination without the fatigue of a long-haul haul.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
31.4 miles from Edmond, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the pace varied as you move through the state. You will spend roughly 44% of your time on highways, balancing efficient travel with more localized road conditions. The most significant portion of the drive is a 28.5-mile stretch along the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides a steady rhythm before you transition onto smaller state routes. Expect the character of the road to shift from the structured, high-speed flow of the turnpike to the more grounded feel of OK 8. It is a practical drive that favors utility over complexity, ensuring you spend less time navigating and more time reaching your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 62.9 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 0.2 miles (US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway
Turn left onto US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4 mi into trip
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~7m in
Take the exit toward I 344 West: Kilpatrick Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 344 West: Kilpatrick Turnpike
6
23.2 mi into trip
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~28m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 10th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Northwest 10th Street
6
25.1 mi into trip
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~31m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
53.9 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
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.
Exit 108
Toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Edmond, OK to Geary, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Watonga along the way.
Watonga
53.9 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 28.5 mi | 28m |
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | 18.9 mi | 20m |
| OK 8 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| US 281 Spur | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| South Broadway | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Northwest 10th Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Broadway Extension | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 28.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and Geary, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 344 West: Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 344
19 mi
·
20 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Northwest 10th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 10th Street
Use the none lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 40; US 270
28 mi
·
28 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 108
Toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto US 281 Spur
483 ft
·
11 sec
·
US 281 Spur
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 281 Spur
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 281 Spur
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 8; US 281
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
OK 8; US 281
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
OK 8; US 270; US 281
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid local traffic congestion. Since there are no designated stops included in this 1-hour and 11-minute itinerary, make sure you are fueled up and ready to go before leaving Edmond to maintain your momentum. Keep an eye on your speed as you transition from the turnpike onto the local sections of OK 8, where the environment shifts quickly. Having a $10 fuel budget on hand is a good baseline, but always check your gauge before heading out to account for any detours or idling. This route is best treated as a direct sprint, so enjoy the efficiency of the drive and the ease of navigating these specific Oklahoma corridors.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.4 miles from Edmond, OK, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 62.9 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.4 miles or 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Geary, 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 62.9 miles and 1h 11m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 28.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.4 mi from Edmond, OK · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 62.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Edmond, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Geary, OK
The final approach into Geary, 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 Geary, 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
$9.55 one way
$19.11 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| premium | $4.80 | $11.87 | $23.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.97 | $27.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.94
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(18.9 mi)
$0.94
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.81 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Geary, OK
Afternoon in Geary on Sunday
Local time
1:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
1 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
1h 11m 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 Geary, OK covers 62.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, John Kilpatrick Turnpike, OK 8. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 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 $9.55 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 62.9 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 0.2 miles (US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Edmond, OK to Geary, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Watonga along the way.
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