Origin
Holdenville, OK
Night in Holdenville on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Holdenville, 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
2h 19m
Distance
103 mi
166 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holdenville, OK
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Owasso, OK
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Trip Overview
Holdenville, OK to Owasso, OK is 103 miles and takes about 2h 19m via Broadway of America and Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey across Oklahoma. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip. The mix of highway and local roads means you'll experience varying driving conditions, so be prepared for a bit of everything. Plan for straightforward navigation with a clear destination in mind.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.5 miles from Holdenville, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway of America | 53.3 mi | 1h 19m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 24.8 mi | 23m |
| Skelly Bypass | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US Historic 66 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Broadway of America
— 53.3 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holdenville, OK and Owasso, OK.
1
Start on OK 48; US 270 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Turn slight right onto OK 48; US 270 Business
53 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Broadway of America
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto OK 16; OK 48
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East 1st Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto OK 16; OK 48
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 44
25 mi
·
23 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 234A
Toward US 169 North: Owasso
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 234
Toward US 169 North: Owasso
Use the sharp right lane.
13
Merge onto US 169
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 169
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward 66th Street North, 76th Street North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto East 76th Street North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 76th Street North
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Given this route is only 103 miles and takes under 2.5 hours, you have a lot of flexibility. Leaving Holdenville in the morning or after lunch will get you to Owasso with plenty of daylight to spare. There are no designated stops noted, but you'll want to consider fuel before you leave Holdenville, as the $16 fuel cost suggests a moderate consumption. Pay attention to the transitions between the Broadway of America and the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, as these can be significant changes in road type and speed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially after leaving the turnpike.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.5 miles from Holdenville, OK, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.3 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 23 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.5 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
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 Holdenville, 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 Holdenville, OK
This is one driving day of about 103 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Holdenville, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Broadway of America for about 53.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.5 miles from Holdenville, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 54 and 102 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
54 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
|
OK 16; OK 48 / East 1st Avenue
Turn left onto OK 16; OK 48 / East 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
81.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m 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
92.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m 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
102 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m 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
$16.10 one way
$32.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.68 | $35.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.74 | $45.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.24
Turner Turnpike
(24.8 mi)
$1.24
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
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.82 | $4.94 |
| Efficient EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.01 | $4.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.42 | $6.59 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Owasso, OK
Night in Owasso on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Bristow, OK
52 mi in
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
14 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 19m 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 drive features a mixed profile, with 31% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of the Broadway of America, which can feel like a classic American highway, alongside segments of the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, a faster-paced toll road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 53.3 miles on the Broadway of America. Expect the road conditions to shift between wider, faster sections and potentially more varied local road environments as you approach your destination.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.3 mi on Broadway of America.
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 around 54 miles in near OK 16; OK 48 / East 1st Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 103 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: at 54 miles (OK 16; OK 48 / East 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.9 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Holdenville, OK
Full guide →Holdenville is a city in Oklahoma and the seat of Hughes County. It has a dark distinction of once being a sundown town.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 103 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.3 miles on Broadway of America. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.24 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 54 miles (OK 16; OK 48 / East 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.9 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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