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Trip from Hartshorne, OK to Edmond, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 34m

Distance

157.6 mi

254 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 24m ★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Hartshorne, OK to Edmond, OK covers 157.6 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 270, East Carl Albert Parkway, Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.64 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

78.8 miles from Hartshorne, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 34m drive with frequent turns across 157.6 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.
Highway 270 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 Hartshorne, OK to Edmond, OK is easy. At 2h 34m 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 Hartshorne, OK to Edmond, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 270
East Carl Albert Parkway
Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway
Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
Indian Nation Turnpike
I 40 West
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Highway 270 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

11 mi · 15 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
2

Continue on East US Highway 270

0.9 mi · 1 min · East US Highway 270
3

Continue on East Carl Albert Parkway

3.6 mi · 7 min · East Carl Albert Parkway
4

Continue on Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway

3.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway
5

Take the ramp slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
6

Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike

35 mi · 32 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
8

Merge slight left onto Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

197 ft · 2 sec · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
9

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

75 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
10

Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

12 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal
11

Continue on Crosstown Expressway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
12

Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

220 ft · 3 sec · Crosstown Expressway
13

Take the exit slight right toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond
14

Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway

4.6 mi · 5 min · Centennial Expressway
15

Continue on Broadway Extension

6.7 mi · 8 min · Broadway Extension
16

Continue on South Broadway

2.6 mi · 5 min · South Broadway
17

Turn right onto East 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · East 2nd Street
18

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 78.8 miles from Hartshorne, OK, or about 1h 17m 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 35 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.8 miles or 1h 17m 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 6m

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 Hartshorne, 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 Hartshorne, OK

This is one driving day of about 157.6 miles and 2h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Hartshorne, 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 78.8 mi from Hartshorne, OK · 1h 17m into the drive

town in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boley, OK

79 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

McAlester, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boley, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.8 miles from Hartshorne, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Edmond, OK

The final approach into Edmond, 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 Edmond, 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

$24.64 one way

$49.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $27.05 $54.11
premium $4.89 $30.33 $60.66
diesel $5.61 $34.80 $69.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.3 0 $16.55 $7.56
Efficient EV 39.4 0 $13.79 $6.30
EV Truck/SUV 63 0 $22.06 $10.09

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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

Hartshorne, OK

Night in Hartshorne on Wednesday

Local time

11:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edmond, OK

Night in Edmond on Wednesday

Local time

11:01 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 34m 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 Hartshorne, OK to Edmond, OK covers 157.6 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 270, East Carl Albert Parkway, Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.8 miles from Hartshorne, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.64 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 Hartshorne, OK to Edmond, OK is easy. At 2h 34m 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 Hartshorne, OK to Edmond, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hartshorne, OK to Edmond, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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