The drive from Edmond, OK to Laverne, OK covers 178 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OK 3, US 183, OK 33 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.1 miles on OK 3.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.83 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
89 miles from Edmond, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 178 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 41m highway drive covering 178 miles, with most of the trip on OK 3 and US 183. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.1 miles on OK 3.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 3 and US 183. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in near OK 74 / North Portland Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 178 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 7 miles (OK 74 / North Portland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles (West Prairie Grove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 91.7 miles (OK 3; US 270; US 281): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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7 mi into trip|~12m in|OK 74 / North Portland Avenue
Turn right onto OK 74 / North Portland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
19 mi into trip|~27m in|West Prairie Grove Road
Turn left onto West Prairie Grove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
91.7 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|OK 3; US 270; US 281
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
138.3 mi into trip|~2h 51m in|US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
140.4 mi into trip|~2h 55m in|US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Northwest Highway
Merge onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Northwest Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 3
70.1 mi
1h 20m
US 183
26.4 mi
32m
OK 33
15.8 mi
19m
Northwest Highway
12.1 mi
13m
North Portland Avenue
12.1 mi
14m
East Russworm Street
10.2 mi
12m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.4 mi
9m
US 283
6.1 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
OK 3
— 70.1 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and Laverne, OK.
1
Start on US Historic 66; US 77
7 ft·3 sec·East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto South Boulevard Street
1.0 mi·1 min·South Boulevard Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto East Danforth Road
2.5 mi·4 min·East Danforth Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Northwest 192nd Street
3.5 mi·6 min·Northwest 192nd Street
5
Turn right onto OK 74
12 mi·14 min·North Portland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto West Prairie Grove Road
4.4 mi·7 min·West Prairie Grove Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto OK 33
5.8 mi·6 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on OK 33
8.2 mi·9 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 33
1.9 mi·3 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn straight onto OK 3; OK 33
26 mi·31 min·OK 3; OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on OK 3; OK 33
0.2 mi·23 sec·East Russworm Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 3; OK 33
10 mi·12 min·East Russworm Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 270; US 281; OK 3
1.9 mi·2 min·US 270; US 281; OK 3
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on OK 3; US 270; US 281
9.8 mi·11 min·OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.5 mi·36 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
16
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.6 mi·41 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
17
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.6 mi·42 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
18
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.9 mi·59 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
19
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.4 mi·23 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
20
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.8 mi·56 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
21
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
4.2 mi·4 min·OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
8.4 mi·9 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
0.7 mi·49 sec·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on OK 3; US 270
0.4 mi·26 sec·OK 3; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on OK 3; US 270
1.8 mi·2 min·OK 3; US 270
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
26
Continue on OK 3; US 183; US 270
24 mi·26 min·OK 3; US 183; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3
7.1 mi·9 min·US 183; US 270; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
0.5 mi·1 min·9th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
2.1 mi·4 min·Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left lane.
30
Take the exit onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
167 ft·4 sec·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Merge onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
12 mi·13 min·Northwest Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
19 mi·23 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight lane.
33
Turn right onto US 283
6.1 mi·9 min·US 283
34
Turn right onto OK 149
68 ft·1 sec·Main Street
35
Arrive at destination
OK 149
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 89 miles from Edmond, OK, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.1 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 39 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laverne, 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 178 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 OK 3 for about 70.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89 mi from Edmond, OK
· 1h 53m into the drive
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 139.8
Woodward, Oklahoma
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+15802905052
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.83 one way
$55.66 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.55
$61.11
premium
$4.89
$34.25
$68.51
diesel
$5.61
$39.30
$78.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
10 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Edmond, Oklahoma
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Seiling, Oklahoma
Tesla
1 DCFC
EVgo Charging Station
Edmond, Oklahoma
EVgo
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Edmond, Oklahoma
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Edmond, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Seiling, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Edmond, Oklahoma
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 4
Other: 4
Tesla: 1
EVgo: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.4
0
$18.69
$8.54
Efficient EV
44.5
0
$15.58
$7.12
EV Truck/SUV
71.2
0
$24.92
$11.39
Gas CO2
62 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Edmond, OK
Afternoon
in Edmond on Friday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Laverne, OK
Afternoon
in Laverne on Friday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Fairview, OK
89 mi in
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
30 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 41m 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 Laverne, OK covers 178 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 3, US 183, OK 33. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89 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 $27.83 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 17 significant decision points across 178 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 7 miles (OK 74 / North Portland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles (West Prairie Grove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 91.7 miles (OK 3; US 270; US 281): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Edmond, OK to Laverne, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
