Clinton, OK to Owasso, OK is 206.7 miles and takes about 3h 40m via Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Oklahoma. You'll spend a good portion of your time on turnpikes, so be prepared for tolls. With only one recommended stop and a duration under four hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day.
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
103.4 miles from Clinton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi
1h 25m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
67.8 mi
1h 9m
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi
25m
Skelly Bypass
12.1 mi
15m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
7.2 mi
8m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi
2m
Northwest 10th Street
1.9 mi
3m
North 4th Street
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.1 mi, about 1h 25m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,904 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,331
Quietest
2 AM
~217 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, OK and Owasso, OK.
1
Start on North 6th Street
68 ft·9 sec·North 6th Street
2
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66
0.1 mi·16 sec·West Gary Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 183
1.1 mi·1 min·North 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma CityUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 40
13 mi·14 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi·2 min·Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 40
55 mi·54 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 137Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
117 ft·9 sec
10
Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road
0.2 mi·29 sec·North Czech Hall Road
11
Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street
1.8 mi·3 min·Northwest 10th Street
12
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·Northwest 10th Street
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 344 East
14
Merge onto I 344
24 mi·25 min·John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 44
86 mi·1 hr 25 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi·1 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
11 mi·13 min·Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: JoplinUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi·34 sec
Exit 234AToward US 169 North: OwassoUse the slight right lane.
19
Turn slight right
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 234Toward US 169 North: OwassoUse the sharp right lane.
20
Merge onto US 169
4.3 mi·5 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi·1 min·Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 169
2.8 mi·3 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward 66th Street North, 76th Street NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn left onto East 76th Street North
0.4 mi·1 min·East 76th Street North
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential evening traffic. With a drive time under four hours, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day without needing an overnight stop. The longest stretch without services is 86.1 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment. Plan for one stop to break up the drive and stretch your legs.
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 103.4 miles from Clinton, OK, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.1 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 45 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.4 miles or 1h 50m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Owasso, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clinton, 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 Clinton, OK
This is one driving day of about 206.7 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Clinton, 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 86.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 196.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in
Turn left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
8
71.9 mi into trip|~1h 14m 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
8
185.6 mi into trip|~3h 12m in|I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
7
196.5 mi into trip|~3h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 169 North: Owasso
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 234A
Toward US 169 North: Owasso
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.49 one way
$64.99 round trip
$3.99/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$36.03
$72.07
premium
$4.74
$38.53
$77.06
diesel
$5.91
$48.09
$96.19
Estimated Tolls: $5.49
Turner Turnpike
(86.1 mi)$4.31
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(23.5 mi)$1.18
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
$32
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.3 kg one way.
EV Charging Along Route
24 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Francis Energy Charging Station
Yukon, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Calumet, Oklahoma
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Yukon, Oklahoma
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Yukon, Oklahoma
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Weatherford, Oklahoma
Tesla
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Chandler, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Bristow, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Bristow, OK
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Other: 11
Tesla Destination: 4
Tesla: 2
ChargePoint: 2
FLO: 2
Electrify America: 1
EV Connect: 1
Blink: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62
0
$21.70
$9.92
Efficient EV
51.7
0
$18.09
$8.27
EV Truck/SUV
82.7
1
$28.94
$13.23
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Clinton, OK
Morning
in Clinton on Sunday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Mostly Clear
S 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Owasso, OK
Morning
in Owasso on Sunday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive 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
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
3h 40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features 57% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch covering 86.1 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. You'll transition from highway to surface roads as you approach your destination. Expect a mix of higher-speed turnpike cruising and potentially more urban merging as you get closer to Owasso.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.1 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard.
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 17 significant decision points across 206.7 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: near the start (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 71.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Clinton is a city of 9,000 people (2010) in the Great Plains Country of Oklahoma. It was platted in like 1902, but what really seemed to make it bloom was when it became a service-oriented community towards Route 66 travel, with cafes, motels, and filling stations to accommodate travelers. Even the King (Elvis Presley) was known to stay here a couple times.
Owasso is a city of 39,000 people (2021) in the Green Country region of Oklahoma. Owasso sprang up around Tulsa International Airport, and is now largely a bedroom community of Tulsa.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 40m. Total distance: 206.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.1 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.49 in tolls one way, starting with Turner Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Owasso, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 71.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Owasso, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
