Origin
Owasso, OK
Late night in Owasso on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owasso, OK to Nowata, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Owasso, OK
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Nowata, OK
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Trip Overview
Owasso to Nowata is 35.2 miles and takes about 45m via Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway and US 169, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, primarily in Oklahoma. Expect a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a simple transition between two points. It's a quick trip, ideal for a day excursion or an easy add-on to a larger itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| US 169 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| US 169 Alternate | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 86th Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
— 18.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owasso, OK and Nowata, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto East 86th Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 86th Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto North 115th East Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North 115th East Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 169 North
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto US 169
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
6
Continue on US 169
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 169
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 169
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Toward OK 20 West, US 169 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 169
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 169 Alternate
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 169 Alternate
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 169 Alternate
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 169 Alternate
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
US 169 Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Owasso, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 33.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East 86th Street North
Turn right onto East 86th Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North 115th East Avenue
Turn left onto North 115th East Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 169 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 169 North
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Continue onto US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway toward OK 20 West, US 169 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 20 West, US 169 North
6
33.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
US 169 Alternate
Turn left onto US 169 Alternate
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.50 one way
$11.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Nowata, OK
Late night in Nowata on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Collinsville, OK
18 mi in
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
3 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
45m 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?
You'll spend 87% of this 35.2-mile drive on highways, with the longest stretch covering 18.4 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway. The route transitions from highway to surface roads near the end of your drive. Expect a good amount of highway cruising, with limited merging and fewer exits as you get closer to Nowata.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway and US 169. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near East 86th Street North.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (East 86th Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (North 115th East Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (East 86th Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (North 115th East Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nowata, 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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