The drive from Edmond, OK to Wilson, OK covers 106.3 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Tinker Diagonal, Broadway Extension for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.6 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.62 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.
Midpoint
53.2 miles from Edmond, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 106.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h drive with frequent turns across 106.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 72.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 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 Effort6/10
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 106.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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.
8
14 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichi...
9
15.5 mi into trip|~21m in|I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 128
Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
8
99.9 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business
Take the exit onto I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business toward I 40 Business East, US 62 Business East, US 75 Business North: Henryetta
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 237
Toward I 40 Business East, US 62 Business East,...
6
100.1 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business / N3930 Road
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business / N3930 Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Edmond, OK to Wilson, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
14 mi in|~19m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
72.6 mi
1h 14m
Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi
13m
Broadway Extension
6.7 mi
7m
Centennial Expressway
4.5 mi
5m
Turkey Pen Hollow Road
3.1 mi
5m
South Broadway
2.6 mi
5m
Crosstown Expressway
1.3 mi
1m
N3920 Road
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 72.6 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and Wilson, 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
6.7 mi·7 min·Broadway Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on I 235; US 77
4.5 mi·5 min·Centennial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 1AToward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort SmithUse the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 40; US 270
1.3 mi·1 min·Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
12 mi·13 min·Tinker Diagonal
Exit 128Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort SmithUse the slight left lane.
8
Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3
73 mi·1 hr 14 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business
0.2 mi·37 sec·I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business
Exit 237Toward I 40 Business East, US 62 Business East, US 75 Business North: HenryettaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business
0.2 mi·22 sec·N3930 Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn left onto Old US Highway 62
0.3 mi·35 sec·Old US Highway 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto South 196 Road
0.4 mi·41 sec·South 196 Road
13
Turn left onto E1085 Road
0.2 mi·18 sec·E1085 Road
14
Turn right onto N3925 Road
0.7 mi·1 min·N3925 Road
15
Continue on E1080 Road
0.4 mi·39 sec·E1080 Road
16
Turn right onto Turkey Pen Hollow Road
3.1 mi·5 min·Turkey Pen Hollow Road
17
Continue on N3920 Road
1.0 mi·1 min·N3920 Road
18
Arrive at destination
Wilson Road
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.2 miles from Edmond, OK, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.6 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 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.2 miles or 1h 1m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wilson, 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 106.3 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Edmond, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 72.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.2 mi from Edmond, OK
· 1h 1m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.62 one way
$33.24 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.25
$36.49
premium
$4.89
$20.46
$40.91
diesel
$5.61
$23.47
$46.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Edmond, Oklahoma
ChargePoint
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
ChargePoint Charging Station
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Edmond, Oklahoma
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 4
EVgo: 1
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.9
0
$11.16
$5.10
Efficient EV
26.6
0
$9.30
$4.25
EV Truck/SUV
42.5
0
$14.88
$6.80
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Late night
in Edmond on Friday
Local time
2:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Wilson, OK
Late night
in Wilson on Friday
Local time
2:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Shawnee, OK
53 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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 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 Wilson, OK covers 106.3 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Tinker Diagonal, Broadway Extension. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.2 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 $16.62 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 106.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Edmond, OK to Wilson, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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