Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
197.5 mi
318 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lone Grove, OK
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Owasso, OK
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Traveling from Lone Grove to Owasso covers 197.5 miles across the Great Plains, making for a straightforward trek that typically takes about 3 hours and 49 minutes. Because this journey is easily manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting around $30 for fuel should be sufficient to get you from point A to point B. You will navigate via the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, the J. A. Richardson Loop, and the Veterans Memorial Highway. It is a practical, efficient route that serves as a direct link between these two Oklahoma locations, allowing you to maximize your time once you arrive at your destination.
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
98.7 miles from Lone Grove, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 42 mi | 40m |
| J. A. Richardson Loop | 32 mi | 37m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 27.2 mi | 30m |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.5 mi | 19m |
| Chickasaw Turnpike | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| Skelly Bypass | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| OK 1 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lone Grove, OK and Owasso, OK.
Start on Ash Street
Turn right onto Blackberry Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
Continue on West Broadway Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 35; US 70
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto US 77
Continue on US 77
Turn right
Merge onto OK 7; US 77
Turn left onto OK 7 Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 301
At end of road, turn left onto OK 1
Take the exit onto OK 1
Merge onto OK 1; OK 3
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
Continue on OK 99; US 377
Continue on OK 99; US 377
Continue on OK 99; US 377
Continue on OK 99; US 377
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Turn slight right
Merge onto I 44
Continue on I 44; OK 66
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
Take the exit
Turn slight right
Merge onto US 169
Continue on US 169
Continue on US 169
Take the exit
Turn left onto East 76th Street North
Turn right onto South Main Street
Arrive at destination
Planning your departure for the morning hours allows you to complete the nearly 4-hour drive before the day is fully spent, giving you plenty of flexibility upon arrival. Since the itinerary includes one recommended stop, use that time to stretch your legs and refresh before tackling the final leg of the journey. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the longer highway stretches, as the $30 estimate assumes standard consumption throughout the 197.5-mile trek. Because the route relies heavily on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, be prepared for potential toll usage and stay alert for changing traffic patterns as you transition onto the J. A. Richardson Loop. Taking advantage of the single planned stop midway will help you maintain focus during the longest 42-mile segment.
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.
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 43 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.7 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Owasso, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lone Grove, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Lone Grove, OK
This is one driving day of about 197.5 miles and 3h 49m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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.
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 98.7 miles from Lone Grove, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 176.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 77: Turner Falls Area
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto OK 1 toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Regular Gas
$30.88 one way
$61.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.90 | $67.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.01 | $76.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.61 | $87.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.31
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
$31
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.3 | 0 | $20.74 | $9.48 |
| Efficient EV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.28 | $7.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79 | 0 | $27.65 | $12.64 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Lone Grove on Sunday
Local time
2:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Owasso on Sunday
Local time
2:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Recreation Area
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between major corridors and local segments. With a highway share of 43%, you will spend a significant portion of your time on larger roads, balanced by shorter stretches that offer a change of pace. Your longest uninterrupted segment is a 42-mile stretch on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, which provides the most consistent cruising conditions of the trip. As you move through the Great Plains, the road's personality shifts from high-speed turnpike travel to the more localized feel of the J. A. Richardson Loop and Veterans Memorial Highway. You will find that the drive requires a steady balance of attention, shifting from open highway stretches to more varied road types as you approach Owasso.
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 0.2 miles in near US 70.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 197.5 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 0.2 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
657 ft
Total Descent
993 ft
Highest Point
1,229 ft
~49.3 mi in
Elevation Range
616 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lone Grove, OK and Owasso, OK, road signs point toward Seminole and Mcalester.
Seminole
Mcalester
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 197.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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