Spanning 203.4 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains, this drive from Owasso to Alva typically takes about 3 hours and 54 minutes. Because the trip is manageable in a single day, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Cimarron Turnpike, US 64, and the Norma A. Lamb Highway to make your way west. Budgeting approximately $31 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Since both your starting point and destination are nestled within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the journey. It is a straightforward, highway-focused route that serves as an efficient connection between these two Oklahoma communities.
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
101.7 miles from Owasso, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cimarron Turnpike
58.9 mi
56m
US 64
26.1 mi
35m
Norma A. Lamb Highway
24.5 mi
26m
OK 11
17.9 mi
20m
US 60
15 mi
17m
Sand Springs Expressway
14.8 mi
16m
Keystone Expressway
8.7 mi
9m
OK 132
8.4 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 58.9 mi, about 56m
Traffic on I-244
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,380 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,130
Quietest
1 AM
~184 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Owasso, OK and Alva, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto East 76th Street North
0.3 mi·1 min·East 76th Street North
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto US 169
2.8 mi·3 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi·1 min·Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 169
2.7 mi·3 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·40 sec
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa International AirportUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 244; US 412
7.7 mi·9 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
15 mi·16 min·Sand Springs Expressway
Exit 5BToward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand SpringsUse the slight left lane.
10
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi·3 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi·1 min·Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 64; US 412
5.1 mi·5 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 412
31 mi·29 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
28 mi·27 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 64; US 412
24 mi·26 min·Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 64; US 412
2.0 mi·2 min·East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto North 54th Street
2.5 mi·4 min·North 54th Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto Breckenridge Road
2.0 mi·2 min·Breckenridge Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Continue on Breckinridge Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Breckinridge Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Crestwood
1.0 mi·1 min·Crestwood
21
Turn left onto East Phillips Avenue
0.5 mi·54 sec·East Phillips Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 60; US 64; US 81
15 mi·17 min·US 60; US 64; US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto US 64
8.2 mi·9 min·US 64
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Continue on US 64; OK 132
0.8 mi·59 sec·US 64; OK 132
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto CR 790
2.0 mi·3 min·CR 790
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto CR 20K
0.5 mi·51 sec·Ellis Road
27
Turn right
307 ft·7 sec
28
Turn straight onto OK 132
8.4 mi·9 min·OK 132
Use the straight / sharp left lanes.
29
Turn left onto OK 11; CR 28K
18 mi·20 min·OK 11; CR 28K
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
30
Continue on US 64
17 mi·24 min·US 64
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Turn right onto College Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·College Avenue
32
Turn left onto West Flynn Street
113 ft·3 sec·West Flynn Street
33
Arrive at destination
West Flynn Street
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, aim to depart in the morning to capitalize on daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic near larger junctions. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to pace yourself based on your energy levels rather than a rigid schedule. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge when exiting the turnpike, as services can become more spaced out once you transition onto US 64. Since this is a sub-four-hour trek, prioritize comfort by planning your single stop around the midpoint to stretch your legs effectively. Use your GPS proactively when transitioning between the Cimarron Turnpike and US 64 to ensure you stay on the most direct path.
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 101.7 miles from Owasso, OK, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.7 miles or 1h 47m 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 Alva, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Owasso, 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 Owasso, OK
This is one driving day of about 203.4 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Owasso, 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 Cimarron Turnpike for about 58.9 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 71.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|East 76th Street North
Turn left onto East 76th Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
7.4 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa In...
9
15.5 mi into trip|~20m in|US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...
6
71.1 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.04 one way
$60.08 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$33.16
$66.32
premium
$4.72
$37.77
$75.53
diesel
$4.80
$38.41
$76.81
Estimated Tolls: $2.95
Cimarron Turnpike
(58.9 mi)$2.95
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
$30
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61
0
$21.36
$9.76
Efficient EV
50.9
0
$17.80
$8.14
EV Truck/SUV
81.4
1
$28.48
$13.02
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Owasso, OK
Late night
in Owasso on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Alva, OK
Late night
in Alva on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
S 8 mph5% 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 54m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 81% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm, especially during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 58.9 miles on the Cimarron Turnpike. While the road is designed for efficiency, the transition between turnpikes and secondary highways requires you to stay alert for changes in speed limits and road conditions. You won't face overly technical terrain, but the consistent pace allows you to cover significant ground quickly. Expect a reliable, predictable experience behind the wheel as you navigate the open plains.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.9 mi on Cimarron Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and US 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East 76th Street North.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 203.4 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 0.4 miles (East 76th Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Alva is in the Red Carpet Country region of Oklahoma. The town itself boasts a handful of sights, but its real attraction is as a convenient base for exploring three of Oklahoma's most interesting natural attractions: Little Sahara State Park, Alabaster Caverns State Park and the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 203.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.95 in tolls one way, starting with Cimarron 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 7 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 Alva, 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 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East 76th Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Alva, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
