Origin
Cushing, OK
Late night in Cushing on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cushing, OK to Owasso, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
65.7 mi
106 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cushing, OK
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Owasso, OK
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Trip Overview
Cushing to Owasso is 65.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via OK 33 and the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey. You'll experience a highway-focused drive that's ideal for a quick trip. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is perfect for those looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 33 | 23.9 mi | 27m |
| Skelly Bypass | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 10.4 mi | 9m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| West Broadway Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East North Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 33
— 23.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cushing, OK and Owasso, OK.
1
Start on OK 33; CR EW71
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto North Hough Avenue
211 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Hough Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn right onto East North Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
East North Street
4
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Main Street
5
Continue on East North Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
East North Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 33; CR EW71
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 33; CR EW71
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on OK 33; OK 99
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on OK 33
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 33
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on OK 33
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 33
14 mi
·
16 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 44
10 mi
·
9 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 234A
Toward US 169 North: Owasso
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 234
Toward US 169 North: Owasso
Use the sharp right lane.
19
Merge onto US 169
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 169
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward 66th Street North, 76th Street North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn left onto East 76th Street North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 76th Street North
Use the left / straight lanes.
24
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Cushing, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Hough Avenue
Turn left onto North Hough Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
32.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Turn left toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
44.5 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
7
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward 66th Street North, 76th Street North
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.
Toward 66th Street North, 76th Street North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.27 one way
$20.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.64 | $25.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.52
Turner Turnpike
(10.4 mi)
$0.52
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Owasso, OK
Late night in Owasso on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
1h 22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 63% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll encounter stretches like the 23.9 miles on OK 33, which offers a consistent pace. The drive incorporates parts of the Skelly Bypass and the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, suggesting a mix of potentially faster-paced sections and perhaps some local road connections. Expect a drive where maintaining speed is generally easy, making for a predictable travel experience.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.9 mi on OK 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 33 and Skelly Bypass. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Hough Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 (North Hough Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 44.5 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 65.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.9 miles on OK 33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.52 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Hough Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 44.5 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Owasso, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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