Trip from Edmond, OK to McLoud, OK

Drive Time

50m

Distance

41.7 mi

67 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition across the Great Plains, the 41.7-mile trek from Edmond to McLoud is a straightforward option. You can expect to reach your destination in about 50 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel covers the journey, which keeps your overhead low. The route relies heavily on the Kickapoo Turnpike and the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike to bridge the gap between these two Oklahoma towns. Because the drive is short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out and return with ease. This is a practical, efficient connection that gets you where you need to go without any unnecessary detours.

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

20.9 miles from Edmond, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the journey spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will experience a smooth, consistent pace as you navigate the turnpikes, with the longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 14.3 miles on the Kickapoo Turnpike. Transitioning from the turnpikes to Southeast 29th Street shifts the feel of the road from a fast-paced transit corridor to a more local driving experience. Expect a functional, no-nonsense commute that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenery. Being behind the wheel here is all about maintaining a steady rhythm as you traverse the flat, open landscapes of the region.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Kickapoo Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 14.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kickapoo Turnpike and Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. 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 Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 41.7 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 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 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

7

20.3 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward Kickapoo Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 149 Toward Kickapoo Turnpike

7

35.2 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward McCloud

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 134 Toward McCloud

6

35.5 mi into trip | ~40m in | Southeast 29th Street

Turn left onto Southeast 29th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Towns Along This Route

Between Edmond, OK and McLoud, OK, road signs point toward Kickapoo Turnpike and Mccloud.

Kickapoo Turnpike

20.3 mi in | ~25m

Mccloud

35.2 mi in | ~39m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Kickapoo Turnpike	14.3 mi	13m
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike	13 mi	13m
Southeast 29th Street	3.4 mi	4m
East 2nd Street	3 mi	5m
Shannon Miller Parkway	2.8 mi	3m
West Oklahoma Street	1.2 mi	1m
Moccasin Trail Road	1 mi	1m
West Broadway Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Kickapoo Turnpike — 14.3 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and McLoud, 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 City Use 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 138A Toward I 44 East: Tulsa Use the sharp right lane.

6

Merge onto I 344

0.4 mi · 32 sec · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

7

Continue on I 44

13 mi · 13 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

8

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 149 Toward Kickapoo Turnpike Use the slight right lane.

9

Continue on I 335

14 mi · 13 min · Kickapoo Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 29 sec

Exit 134 Toward McCloud Use the slight right lane.

11

Turn left onto Southeast 29th Street

3.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast 29th Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

12

Continue on OK 270

1.0 mi · 1 min · Moccasin Trail Road

13

Continue on OK 270

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Oklahoma Street

14

Turn straight onto OK 270

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Street

15

Arrive at destination

OK 102; OK 270

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, 50-minute trip, you have the advantage of choosing your departure time based entirely on your personal preference rather than endurance constraints. While you won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way, keeping your fuel tank topped off before you leave Edmond is a smart move to ensure a seamless drive. Watch for the transition points where you exit the turnpike system onto Southeast 29th Street, as traffic patterns can change quickly near the final leg of your journey. Because the total distance is under 42 miles, you can easily turn this into a round trip without feeling fatigued. Use your time wisely by checking local traffic reports for the turnpikes before you head out to avoid any unexpected congestion.

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 20.9 miles from Edmond, OK, or about 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.3 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 41.7 miles or 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 20.9 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McLoud, 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 41.7 miles and 50m.

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 Kickapoo Turnpike for about 14.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.9 mi from Edmond, OK · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denison, TX

21 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

Denison, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denison, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Edmond, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in McLoud, OK

The final approach into McLoud, 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 McLoud, 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

$6.33 one way

$12.67 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$6.98	$13.96
premium	$4.80	$7.87	$15.74
diesel	$5.64	$9.26	$18.53

Estimated Tolls: $1.67

Kickapoo Turnpike (14.3 mi) $1.00

Turner Turnpike (13 mi) $0.65

Kilpatrick Turnpike (0.4 mi) $0.02

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

$6

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	12.5	$4.38	$2.00
Efficient EV	10.4	$3.65	$1.67
EV Truck/SUV	16.7	$5.84	$2.67

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Edmond, OK

Afternoon in Edmond on Sunday

Local time

1:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McLoud, OK

Afternoon in McLoud on Sunday

Local time

1:27 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

50m 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 McLoud, OK covers 41.7 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Kickapoo Turnpike, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Southeast 29th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20.9 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 $6.33 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 8 significant decision points across 41.7 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 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Edmond, OK and McLoud, OK, road signs point toward Kickapoo Turnpike and Mccloud.