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Trip from Owasso, OK to Chickasha, 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 52m

Distance

162.2 mi

261 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 42m ★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Owasso, OK, OK

Owasso, OK

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Downtown Chickasha, OK, OK

Chickasha, OK

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Trip Overview

This 162.2-mile drive from Owasso, OK to Chickasha, OK will take approximately 2 hours and 52 minutes. Primarily a highway-focused journey, 88% of this route is on major highways, including stretches of the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. With a fuel cost estimated at $25 and a longest uninterrupted stretch of 86.6 miles, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day adventure. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma for the entire duration, making for a consistent driving experience. This route offers a straightforward way to get from point A to point B efficiently.

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

81.1 miles from Owasso, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 86.6 mi 1h 25m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 24.2 mi 22m
Will Rogers Expressway 23.5 mi 28m
Skelly Bypass 11.9 mi 14m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway 7.3 mi 8m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 4.2 mi 4m
East Choctaw Avenue 1.4 mi 1m
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owasso, OK and Chickasha, 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

4.5 mi · 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 44; OK 66

11 mi · 13 min · Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66

1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 44

87 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit onto I 44

0.5 mi · 58 sec · I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

4.2 mi · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66

16 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Exit 133 Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

7.9 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 44

24 mi · 22 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec
Exit 83 Toward US 62: Chickasha, Anadarko Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn right onto OK 9; US 62; US 277

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Carpenter Drive
Toward Chickasha, Anadarko Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on OK 9; US 62; US 277

1.4 mi · 1 min · East Choctaw Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
19

Arrive at destination

OK 9; US 62; US 277

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour 52-minute duration and 162.2-mile distance, departing in the morning is ideal to maximize your time in Chickasha. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of around $25, planning is straightforward. The longest stretch on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is substantial, so ensure you have fuel before embarking on that segment. Due to the predominantly highway nature of this route, you'll find plenty of opportunities for quick rest stops if needed, but the drive is short enough that you can push through if you prefer. Keep an eye out for mileage markers to gauge your progress on the longer turnpike sections.

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 81.1 miles from Owasso, OK, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 36 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 81.1 miles or 1h 26m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chickasha, 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 162.2 miles and 2h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 86.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Edmond, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Edmond, OK

81 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

Glenpool, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meeker, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.1 miles from Owasso, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.6 miles.

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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 160.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
9.2 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City

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 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
9
112.8 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 133 Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo
8
128.4 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
8
160.5 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in

Take the exit toward US 62: Chickasha, Anadarko

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 83 Toward US 62: Chickasha, Anadarko
8
160.7 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in | OK 9; US 62; US 277 / Carpenter Drive

Turn right onto OK 9; US 62; US 277 / Carpenter Drive toward Chickasha, Anadarko

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Chickasha, Anadarko

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.36 one way

$50.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $27.84 $55.68
premium $4.89 $31.21 $62.43
diesel $5.61 $35.81 $71.62

Estimated Tolls: $6.02

Turner Turnpike (86.6 mi) $4.33
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (24.2 mi) $1.69

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

$25

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.7 0 $17.03 $7.79
Efficient EV 40.6 0 $14.19 $6.49
EV Truck/SUV 64.9 0 $22.71 $10.38

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Owasso, OK

Night in Owasso on Saturday

Local time

9:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chickasha, OK

Night in Chickasha on Saturday

Local time

9:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°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

17 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

2h 52m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the most part on this trip, with 88% of the 162.2 miles utilizing major roadways like the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 86.6 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, meaning you can settle in for a good period of steady driving. This profile suggests a consistent pace with limited interruptions from local traffic or slower roads. The character of the drive is largely about covering distance efficiently on well-maintained highways.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.6 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 15 significant decision points across 162.2 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 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 112.8 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.4 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Owasso, OK and Chickasha, OK, road signs point toward Lawton and Amarillo.

Lawton

108.2 mi in | ~1h 53m | via I 44

Amarillo

112.8 mi in | ~1h 59m | via I 44; OK 66

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 162.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 86.6 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.02 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 Chickasha, 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 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 112.8 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.4 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): 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 Chickasha, 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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