Owasso to Crescent is 125.9 miles and takes about 2 hours 25 minutes via Cimarron Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oklahoma, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the same region. Expect a mix of highway and surface roads, making for a varied driving experience. With a total distance under 130 miles, this is a straightforward trip well-suited for a single day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
63 miles from Owasso, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi
29m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
23 mi
27m
Sand Springs Expressway
14.8 mi
16m
North Portland Avenue
9 mi
10m
Keystone Expressway
8.7 mi
9m
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
7.9 mi
8m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
7.7 mi
9m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
5.5 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 31 mi, about 29m
Traffic on I-244
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,302 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,130
Quietest
1 AM
~175 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Crescent, 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 right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur
7.9 mi·8 min·Cimarron Turnpike Spur
Exit 27Toward OK 312 West: StillwaterUse the right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward US 177 South
16
Merge onto US 177
279 ft·6 sec·North Washington Street
17
Turn right onto CR E0570
3.0 mi·5 min·McMurtry Road
18
Turn left onto North Country Club Road
5.0 mi·8 min·North Country Club Road
19
Turn right onto OK 51
3.5 mi·4 min·West 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on OK 51
9.6 mi·11 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on OK 51
13 mi·15 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto OK 74
9.0 mi·10 min·North Portland Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Continue on OK 74
2.4 mi·3 min·John Deere Road
24
Turn left onto East Monroe Street
204 ft·8 sec·East Monroe Street
25
Turn right
27 ft·2 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 25 minute drive time, leaving Owasso mid-morning should get you to Crescent with plenty of afternoon time to spare. There are no designated stops in the data, but with a flexible 1-day trip, you can easily pull over if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $20 budget is an estimate and might fluctuate. The longest stretch on the Cimarron Turnpike is over 30 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you begin that segment.
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 63 miles from Owasso, OK, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31 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 28 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63 miles or 1h 9m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crescent, 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 125.9 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Owasso, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Cimarron Turnpike for about 31 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 16
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...
8
71.1 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|Cimarron Turnpike Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur toward OK 312 West: Stillwater
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 27
Toward OK 312 West: Stillwater
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.79 one way
$39.58 round trip
$3.99/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$21.95
$43.90
premium
$4.74
$23.47
$46.94
diesel
$5.91
$29.29
$58.59
Estimated Tolls: $1.95
Cimarron Turnpike
(38.9 mi)$1.95
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
$20
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.8
0
$13.22
$6.04
Efficient EV
31.5
0
$11.02
$5.04
EV Truck/SUV
50.4
0
$17.63
$8.06
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Owasso, OK
Morning
in Owasso on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Sunny
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 8:49AM CDT until October 17 at 3:56PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 8:48AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Crescent, OK
Morning
in Crescent on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Sunny
NNE 0 to 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 8:49AM CDT until October 17 at 3:56PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 8:48AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
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
2h 25m 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?
About 60% of this 125.9-mile route is on highways, including a continuous stretch of 31 miles on the Cimarron Turnpike. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads at some point, so be prepared for a change in pace. The longest highway segment is 31 miles, offering a chance for steady cruising before potentially encountering more local traffic or lower speed limits.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31 mi on Cimarron Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.4 miles in near East 76th Street North.
Driving Effort9/10
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 16 significant decision points across 125.9 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,141 ft614 ft
Total Climb
769 ft
Total Descent
242 ft
Highest Point
1,141 ft
~125.9 mi in
Elevation Range
527 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Owasso, OK to Crescent, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa International Airport along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 125.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.95 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 5 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 Crescent, 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. There are 5 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crescent, OK before heading back.
