This 149.9-mile drive from Edmond, Oklahoma to Nowata, Oklahoma is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Plan for approximately 2 hours and 47 minutes of driving time, with an estimated fuel cost of $23. The route primarily utilizes the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, and Skelly Bypass, making it a largely high-speed transit. Given the relatively short duration and focus on major roadways, this trip is well-suited for a day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entirety of your journey.
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
74.9 miles from Edmond, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi
1h 25m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
25.7 mi
31m
Skelly Bypass
12.1 mi
15m
US 169
10.1 mi
11m
East 2nd Street
3 mi
5m
Shannon Miller Parkway
2.8 mi
3m
US 169 Alternate
1.9 mi
3m
Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.1 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and Nowata, OK.
1
Start on US Historic 66; US 77
3.0 mi·5 min·East 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp onto OK 66
0.3 mi·35 sec·OK 66
Toward I 35 South: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto I 35; OK 66
2.8 mi·3 min·Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 35; OK 66
0.6 mi·41 sec·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·41 sec
Exit 138AToward I 44 East: TulsaUse the sharp right lane.
6
Merge onto I 344
0.4 mi·32 sec·John Kilpatrick Turnpike
7
Continue on I 44
86 mi·1 hr 25 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi·1 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·34 sec
Exit 234AToward US 169 North: OwassoUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn slight right
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 234Toward US 169 North: OwassoUse the sharp right lane.
12
Merge onto US 169
4.3 mi·5 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi·1 min·Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 169
3.0 mi·3 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi·1 min·Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway
16
Continue on US 169
1.2 mi·1 min·Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 169
1.6 mi·1 min·Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 169
1.0 mi·1 min·Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 169
18 mi·22 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Toward OK 20 West, US 169 NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 169
10 mi·11 min·US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto US 169 Alternate
107 ft·4 sec·US 169 Alternate
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on US 169 Alternate
1.9 mi·3 min·US 169 Alternate
Use the left / right lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
US 169 Alternate
Trip Plan
For this efficient, 2-hour and 47-minute drive, starting your journey in the morning will give you ample time to reach Nowata and still have the afternoon free. With a total of 149.9 miles and a fuel cost estimate of $23, you can easily manage this trip without needing to split it. Consider making your single planned stop strategically, perhaps around the halfway mark or when you feel the need for a break. Given the significant portion of the drive on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, be sure to have your turnpike pass or payment method ready.
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 74.9 miles from Edmond, OK, or about 1h 18m 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 33 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.9 miles or 1h 18m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nowata, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Edmond, 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 Edmond, OK
This is one driving day of about 149.9 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Edmond, 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 147.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3 mi into trip|~5m in|OK 66
Take the ramp onto OK 66 toward I 35 South: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35 South: Oklahoma City
7
6.6 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
94.6 mi into trip|~1h 38m 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
105.5 mi into trip|~1h 52m 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
6
147.9 mi into trip|~2h 43m in|US 169 Alternate
Turn left onto US 169 Alternate
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.44 one way
$46.87 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.73
$51.46
premium
$4.89
$28.85
$57.69
diesel
$5.61
$33.10
$66.19
Estimated Tolls: $4.33
Turner Turnpike
(86.1 mi)$4.31
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(0.4 mi)$0.02
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
$23
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45
0
$15.74
$7.20
Efficient EV
37.5
0
$13.12
$6.00
EV Truck/SUV
60
0
$20.99
$9.59
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Edmond, OK
Late night
in Edmond on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Nowata, OK
Late night
in Nowata on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 47m 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.
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?
Expect a drive that is 85% highway, offering a consistent pace for most of the 149.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 86.1 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, so be prepared for sustained highway driving. This route is characterized by its efficiency, prioritizing direct travel over winding scenic byways. You'll experience a predominantly high-speed environment, allowing you to cover ground quickly between Edmond and Nowata.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near OK 66.
Driving Effort6/10
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 149.9 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: at 3 miles (OK 66): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.6 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 149.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 $4.33 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 Nowata, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (OK 66): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.6 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nowata, OK before heading back.
