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Trip from Mangum, OK to Edmond, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 3m

Distance

165.8 mi

267 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 52m ★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 57m

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

Downtown Mangum, OK, OK

Mangum, OK

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Downtown Edmond, OK, OK

Edmond, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mangum, OK to Edmond, OK covers 165.8 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 34, John Kilpatrick Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.4 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.92 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

82.9 miles from Mangum, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Mangum, OK to Edmond, OK covers 165.8 miles and takes about 3h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 90.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 34 / East Lincoln Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 165.8 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (OK 34 / East Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.6 miles (OK 34): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | OK 34 / East Lincoln Street

Turn right onto OK 34 / East Lincoln Street

Navigation decision point

6
35.6 mi into trip | ~43m in | OK 34

Take the ramp onto OK 34 toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, Woodward

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, W...
8
139.5 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in

Take the exit toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road

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 137 Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
6
161.3 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in

Take the exit toward US 77 North: Edmond

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

Use the sharp right lane. Toward US 77 North: Edmond
6
165.6 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in | US Historic 66; US 77 / East 2nd Street

Turn right onto US Historic 66; US 77 / East 2nd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right 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 Mangum, OK to Edmond, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Woodward along the way.

Woodward

35.6 mi in | ~43m | via OK 34

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 90.4 mi 1h 32m
OK 34 21.6 mi 26m
John Kilpatrick Turnpike 19.1 mi 20m
US 283 11.9 mi 13m
Great Western Cattle Trail 10.7 mi 10m
South Broadway 2.6 mi 5m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway 2.6 mi 2m
South Louis Tittle Avenue 2.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway — 90.4 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on OK 34

93 ft · 5 sec · South Pennsylvania Avenue
2

Turn right onto OK 34

494 ft · 15 sec · East Lincoln Street
3

Turn left onto US 283; OK 34

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Louis Tittle Avenue
4

Continue on US 283; OK 9; OK 34

3.8 mi · 4 min · US 283; OK 9; OK 34
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5

Continue on US 283; OK 34

8.1 mi · 9 min · US 283; OK 34
Use the straight / left lanes.
6

Continue on OK 34; US 283

503 ft · 6 sec · OK 34; US 283
7

Continue on OK 34; CR N1950

7.5 mi · 8 min · OK 34; CR N1950
Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Continue on OK 34; CR N1950

14 mi · 16 min · OK 34; CR N1950
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9

Take the ramp onto OK 34

0.2 mi · 28 sec · OK 34
Toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, Woodward
10

Merge onto I 40; OK 34

12 mi · 12 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 40

11 mi · 10 min · Great Western Cattle Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 40

24 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 40

2.6 mi · 2 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 40

55 mi · 54 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 137 Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

117 ft · 9 sec
17

Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · North Czech Hall Road
18

Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street
19

Continue on Northwest 10th Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Northwest 10th Street
20

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 344 East
21

Merge onto I 344

19 mi · 20 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward US 77 North: Edmond Use the sharp right lane.
23

Merge onto US 77

1.4 mi · 2 min · Broadway Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Continue on US Historic 66; US 77

2.6 mi · 5 min · South Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Turn right onto US Historic 66; US 77

0.2 mi · 35 sec · East 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Arrive at destination

US Historic 66; US 77

Trip Plan

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 82.9 miles from Mangum, OK, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.4 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 36 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82.9 miles or 1h 32m 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 25m

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 Mangum, 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 Mangum, OK

This is one driving day of about 165.8 miles and 3h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Mangum, 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 Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 90.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.9 mi from Mangum, OK · 1h 32m into the drive

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Mid-route town

Meal stop

Geary, OK

83 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

Geary, OK to Edmond, OK

63.7 mi · 1h 13m

Pacing Suggestions

Elk City, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Weatherford, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.9 miles from Mangum, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.4 miles.

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

$25.92 one way

$51.84 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.46 $56.92
premium $4.89 $31.91 $63.81
diesel $5.61 $36.61 $73.21

Estimated Tolls: $0.95

Kilpatrick Turnpike (19.1 mi) $0.95

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

$26

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58 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 49.7 0 $17.41 $7.96
Efficient EV 41.5 0 $14.51 $6.63
EV Truck/SUV 66.3 0 $23.21 $10.61

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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

Mangum, OK

Night in Mangum on Wednesday

Local time

9:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edmond, OK

Night in Edmond on Wednesday

Local time

9:39 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

4 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

3h 3m 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 Mangum, OK to Edmond, OK covers 165.8 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 34, John Kilpatrick Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.9 miles from Mangum, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.92 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 165.8 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (OK 34 / East Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.6 miles (OK 34): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Mangum, OK to Edmond, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Woodward along the way.

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