Origin
Perkins, OK
Morning in Perkins on Friday
Local time
8:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perkins, OK to Edmond, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perkins, OK
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Edmond, OK
Alan Garzón
Trip Overview
This 43-mile drive from Perkins, OK to Edmond, OK is an easy one-day trip, taking approximately 51 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on local roads, with a small portion shared with the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, Sammy Davis, Junior Drive, and the Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, this is an economical excursion. The route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent, familiar landscape throughout. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick journey between these two Oklahoma towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 43-mile journey, with only about 9% of your travel on higher-speed highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.5 miles on the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads with frequent turns and changes in speed, rather than a steady highway cruise. The road character is likely to feel more community-focused, with transitions between different named local routes.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.5 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 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 43 miles you will encounter 5 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 0.8 miles (OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street
Turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
24 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
24.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
39.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 77
Take the exit onto US 77 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...
6
40.1 mi into trip
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~46m in
|
US 77
Keep slight right at fork onto US 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 14.5 mi | 14m |
| Sammy Davis, Junior Drive | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| US 77 | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| East 116th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
— 14.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perkins, OK and Edmond, OK.
1
Start on US 177
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71; US 177
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 116th Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on OK 33; CR EW71
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 33
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
5
Continue on OK 33
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 35
15 mi
·
14 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.9 mi
·
57 sec
·
Shannon Miller Parkway
9
Take the exit onto US 77
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 77
Exit 141
Toward OK 66 East, US 77 South: Southeast 2nd Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 77
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 77
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
US Historic 66; US 77
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.5 mi from Perkins, OK · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Perkins, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Edmond, OK
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Edmond, OK if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.72 one way
$13.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Edmond, OK
Morning in Edmond on Friday
Local time
8:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
51m 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 Perkins, OK to Edmond, OK covers 43 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, Sammy Davis, Junior Drive, Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.5 miles from Perkins, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.72 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 43 miles you will encounter 5 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 0.8 miles (OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Perkins, OK to Edmond, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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