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Trip from Edmond, OK to Barnsdall, OK

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

2h 39m

Distance

136.9 mi

220 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 29m ★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 33m

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

city in Osage County, Oklahoma, United States

Barnsdall, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Edmond, OK to Barnsdall, OK covers 136.9 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 35 South, Shannon Miller Parkway, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.40 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

68.5 miles from Edmond, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 39m drive with frequent turns across 136.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Edmond, OK to Barnsdall, OK is easy. At 2h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edmond, OK to Barnsdall, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35 South
Shannon Miller Parkway
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
I 44 East
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Skelly Bypass
Martin Luther King

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 35 South — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and Barnsdall, OK.

1

Start on East 2nd Street

3.0 mi · 5 min · East 2nd Street
2

Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Oklahoma City

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 35 South: Oklahoma City
3

Merge slight left onto Shannon Miller Parkway

2.8 mi · 3 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
4

Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

0.6 mi · 41 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

0.2 mi · 41 sec · I 44 East: Tulsa
6

Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike

0.4 mi · 33 sec · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
7

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
8

Continue on Skelly Bypass

1.2 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
9

Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
10

Take the exit slight left toward CR LL North: L. L. Tisdale Parkway

3.4 mi · 4 min · CR LL North: L. L. Tisdale Parkway
11

At the end of the road, turn right onto West 36th Street North

0.3 mi · 43 sec · West 36th Street North
12

Turn left onto North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
13

Turn right onto East 46th Street North

1.0 mi · 1 min · East 46th Street North
14

Turn left onto North Peoria Avenue East

5.6 mi · 9 min · North Peoria Avenue East
15

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 47 sec
16

Continue straight

11 mi · 15 min
17

Continue straight

12 mi · 17 min
18

Continue straight

1.1 mi · 2 min
19

Arrive at your destination

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 68.5 miles from Edmond, OK, or about 1h 19m into the drive.

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 30 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 68.5 miles or 1h 19m 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 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barnsdall, 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 136.9 miles and 2h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.5 mi from Edmond, OK · 1h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tulsa, OK

68 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.

Popular next leg

Tulsa, OK to Barnsdall, OK

36.1 mi · 55m

Pacing Suggestions

Drumright, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tulsa, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.5 miles from Edmond, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Barnsdall, OK

The final approach into Barnsdall, 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 Barnsdall, 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

$21.40 one way

$42.81 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.50 $47.00
premium $4.89 $26.35 $52.69
diesel $5.61 $30.23 $60.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.1 0 $14.37 $6.57
Efficient EV 34.2 0 $11.98 $5.48
EV Truck/SUV 54.8 0 $19.17 $8.76

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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 Wednesday

Local time

4:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barnsdall, OK

Afternoon in Barnsdall on Wednesday

Local time

4:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°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

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

2h 39m 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 Barnsdall, OK covers 136.9 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35 South, Shannon Miller Parkway, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.5 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 $21.40 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.
The drive from Edmond, OK to Barnsdall, OK is easy. At 2h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Edmond, OK to Barnsdall, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Edmond, OK to Barnsdall, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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