Grove, OK to Edmond, OK is 189.7 miles and takes about 3h 26m via Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Will Rogers Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey for a single day. Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, making it a practical choice if you're looking to cover ground efficiently. With a recommended single day for completion, you can plan for a relaxed start or a midday departure. This route is ideal for those prioritizing speed and simplicity on their Oklahoma road trip.
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
94.8 miles from Grove, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 26m. Total distance: 189.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the journey utilizing major roadways like the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and the Will Rogers Turnpike. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch at 86.5 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, meaning extended periods of consistent driving. The Skelly Bypass also features prominently, contributing to the overall efficiency of the trip. Prepare for a consistent pace on well-maintained turnpikes, with minimal deviations into slower, local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 86.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Will Rogers Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.4 miles in.
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 15 significant decision points across 189.7 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 15.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.3 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 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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15.4 mi into trip|~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PIKEPASS Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PIKEPASS Only
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76.2 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|I 44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tuls...
8
81.3 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma...
9
183 mi into trip|~3h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita
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186.3 mi into trip|~3h 19m in|OK 66
Take the exit onto OK 66 toward OK 66 East, US 77 South: Southeast 2nd Street
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 141
Toward OK 66 East, US 77 South: Southeast 2nd S...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Grove, OK and Edmond, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Pikepass Only and Oklahoma City.
Joplin
14.7 mi in|~21m
Pikepass Only
15.4 mi in|~23m
Oklahoma City
81.3 mi in|~1h 31m|via I 44; OK 66
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.5 mi
1h 25m
Will Rogers Turnpike
60.2 mi
1h
Skelly Bypass
15 mi
18m
US 59
14.1 mi
20m
I 44
5.1 mi
6m
OK 66
3.4 mi
6m
Shannon Miller Parkway
2.7 mi
3m
West O'Daniel Parkway
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.5 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grove, OK and Edmond, OK.
1
Start on South Main Street
292 ft·15 sec·South Main Street
2
Turn left onto West O'Daniel Parkway
0.6 mi·1 min·West O'Daniel Parkway
3
Turn right onto US 59
14 mi·19 min·US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 59; US 69; US Historic 66
0.2 mi·19 sec·US 59; US 69; US Historic 66
Toward US 59 North, US 69 North: MiamiUse the straight lane.
5
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·44 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, JoplinUse the sharp right lane.
6
Turn straight onto US 60
512 ft·8 sec·US 60
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, JoplinUse the straight / sharp right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward PIKEPASS OnlyUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 44
60 mi·1 hr·Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
5.1 mi·6 min·I 44
Exit 34Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
14 mi·17 min·Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma CityUse the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
1.1 mi·1 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 44
87 mi·1 hr 25 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita, Sooner RoadUse the right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: WichitaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 35; OK 66
0.4 mi·25 sec·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Continue on I 35; OK 66
2.7 mi·3 min·Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit onto OK 66
3.4 mi·6 min·OK 66
Exit 141Toward OK 66 East, US 77 South: Southeast 2nd StreetUse the slight right lane.
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Arrive at destination
US Historic 66; US 77
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 3h 26m duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll want to ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking, as the longest stretch without a break is 86.5 miles. While only one stop is suggested, consider making it a quick one to maintain momentum. The fuel cost is estimated at $30, so factor that into your budget. Keep an eye on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for any potential construction delays, as it forms a significant portion of your drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.8 miles from Grove, OK, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.5 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 42 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.8 miles or 1h 48m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edmond, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Grove, 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 Grove, OK
This is one driving day of about 189.7 miles and 3h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Grove, 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 86.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.8 mi from Grove, OK
· 1h 48m 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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
$18
near mile 183.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.66 one way
$59.31 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$32.56
$65.13
premium
$4.89
$36.51
$73.01
diesel
$5.61
$41.88
$83.77
Estimated Tolls: $7.34
Turner Turnpike
(86.5 mi)$4.33
Will Rogers Turnpike
(60.2 mi)$3.01
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
$30
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
14 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Edmond, Oklahoma
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Chandler, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
EVgo Charging Station
Edmond, Oklahoma
EVgo
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Bristow, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Monkey Island, Oklahoma
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Bristow, OK
Electrify America
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Edmond, Oklahoma
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 6
ChargePoint: 4
EVgo: 1
Tesla Destination: 1
Electrify America: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56.9
0
$19.92
$9.11
Efficient EV
47.4
0
$16.60
$7.59
EV Truck/SUV
75.9
0
$26.56
$12.14
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Grove, OK
Night
in Grove on Friday
Local time
11:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edmond, OK
Night
in Edmond on Friday
Local time
11:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
15 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
3h 26m 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 Grove, OK to Edmond, OK covers 189.7 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Will Rogers Turnpike, 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 94.8 miles from Grove, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 15 significant decision points across 189.7 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 15.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.3 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Grove, OK and Edmond, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Pikepass Only and Oklahoma City.
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.
