The drive from Edmond, OK to Locust Grove, 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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, US 412, Skelly Bypass for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.1 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.89 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 17m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 146.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 42m highway drive covering 146.4 miles, with most of the trip on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and US 412. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.1 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 US 412. 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.
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 10 significant decision points across 146.4 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.
6
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
7
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
8
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
7
113.1 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|US 412
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 toward US 412 East: Choteau
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 412 East: Choteau
8
140.1 mi into trip|~2h 33m in|US 412 Alternate / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 Alternate / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway toward US 412 Alternate East: Locust Grove, Siloam Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 412 Alternate East: Locust Grove, Sil...
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi
1h 25m
US 412
27 mi
32m
Skelly Bypass
15.5 mi
18m
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
5.2 mi
7m
I 44
4.3 mi
5m
East 2nd Street
3 mi
5m
Shannon Miller Parkway
2.8 mi
3m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
0.6 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 Locust Grove, 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 left at fork onto US 412
27 mi·32 min·US 412
Toward US 412 East: ChoteauUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 Alternate
0.5 mi·45 sec·Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Toward US 412 Alternate East: Locust Grove, Siloam SpringsUse the slight left lane.
13
Continue on US 412 Alternate
5.2 mi·7 min·Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 412 Alternate
0.3 mi·33 sec·Wyandotte Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 412 Alternate
0.1 mi·15 sec·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 412 Alternate
0.2 mi·29 sec·Harold Andrews Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
US 412 Alternate
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 17m 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 32 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.2 miles or 1h 17m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Locust Grove, 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 32 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 73.2 mi from Edmond, OK
· 1h 17m into the drive
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...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Edmond, OK
Afternoon
in Edmond on Friday
Local time
12:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Locust Grove, OK
Afternoon
in Locust Grove on Friday
Local time
12:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
13 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 Locust Grove, 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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, US 412, 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 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 $22.89 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 146.4 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.
The route from Edmond, OK to Locust Grove, 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.
