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Trip from Edmond, OK to Ninnekah, OK

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

63.7 mi

103 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Edmond, OK, OK

Edmond, OK

Alan Garzón

town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States

Ninnekah, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Edmond, OK to Ninnekah, OK covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Will Rogers Expressway, Broadway Extension for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.6 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 63.7 miles, with most of the trip on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and Will Rogers Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.6 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 26.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and Will Rogers Expressway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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
8.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 44 West: Lawton

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 44 West: Lawton
8
21.3 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton

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 West, US 62 West: Lawton
8
55.8 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha

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 80 Toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha
6
56.1 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | US 81; US 277

Turn left onto US 81; US 277 toward US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Edmond, OK and Ninnekah, OK, road signs point toward Lawton and Chickasha.

Lawton

29.1 mi in | ~38m | via I 44

Chickasha

55.8 mi in | ~1h 3m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 26.6 mi 25m
Will Rogers Expressway 19.7 mi 23m
Broadway Extension 5.7 mi 6m
US 81 5.3 mi 7m
South Broadway 2.6 mi 5m
CR E1420 1 mi 2m
Dell Street 0.7 mi 1m
Old US Highway 81 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Harry E. Bailey Turnpike — 26.6 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and Ninnekah, 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

5.7 mi · 6 min · Broadway Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 44 West: Lawton Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto I 44; OK 66

12 mi · 14 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

7.9 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 44

27 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Exit 80 Toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn left onto US 81; US 277

5.3 mi · 7 min · US 81; US 277
Toward US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan Use the straight lane.
10

Turn left onto CR E1420

1.0 mi · 2 min · CR E1420
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on Old US Highway 81

0.5 mi · 1 min · Old US Highway 81
12

Turn left onto Dell Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Dell Street
13

Turn right onto Maple Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Maple Street
14

Arrive at destination

Maple Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.8 mi from Edmond, OK · 40m into the drive

city and state capital of Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oklahoma City, OK

32 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

Nichols Hills, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Moore, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Edmond, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ninnekah, OK

The final approach into Ninnekah, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.96 one way

$19.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.93 $21.87
premium $4.89 $12.26 $24.52
diesel $5.61 $14.06 $28.13

Estimated Tolls: $1.86

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (26.6 mi) $1.86

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$2

Total

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.1 0 $6.69 $3.06
Efficient EV 15.9 0 $5.57 $2.55
EV Truck/SUV 25.5 0 $8.92 $4.08

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Edmond, OK

Night in Edmond on Thursday

Local time

10:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ninnekah, OK

Night in Ninnekah on Thursday

Local time

10:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

16 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 17m 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 Ninnekah, OK covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Will Rogers Expressway, Broadway Extension. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.8 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 $9.96 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Edmond, OK and Ninnekah, OK, road signs point toward Lawton and Chickasha.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.

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