If you are planning a trip from Owasso to Spencer, you can expect a straightforward journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. Spanning 119.4 miles, this drive typically takes about 2 hours and 12 minutes to complete. Because the duration is relatively short, you can easily handle this as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Budgeting around $18 for fuel should cover your transit, making this an economical option for your travel plans. Since both locations are situated within the same region, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the trek.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.7 miles from Owasso, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi
1h 25m
Skelly Bypass
11.9 mi
14m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
7.3 mi
8m
Northeast 63rd Street
5 mi
8m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
3.2 mi
3m
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
0.9 mi
1m
Spencer-Jones Road
0.7 mi
1m
North Bryant Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m
Traffic on I-44
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,460 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~198 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.4×
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 Spencer, 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 CityUse 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 CityUse 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, LawtonUse the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
3.2 mi·3 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 134Toward Wilshire BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto East Wilshire Boulevard
0.2 mi·32 sec·East Wilshire Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right
0.3 mi·36 sec
16
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·19 sec·this road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on North Bryant Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·North Bryant Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Northeast 63rd Street
5.0 mi·8 min·Northeast 63rd Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto North Douglas Boulevard
0.3 mi·1 min·North Douglas Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Turn slight right onto Spencer-Jones Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Spencer-Jones Road
Use the straight / sharp left / slight right lanes.
21
Turn slight left onto Palmer Avenue
178 ft·13 sec·Palmer Avenue
22
Turn left onto Main Street
56 ft·2 sec·Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 12-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid potential traffic. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily complete the entire 119.4-mile trip in one go. Keep your $18 fuel estimate in mind as you plan, and ensure your tank is ready before you hit the main highway segments. Because the longest stretch of your drive is on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, stay alert for standard turnpike merging patterns. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity allows you to focus on a direct and uncomplicated arrival in Spencer.
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 59.7 miles from Owasso, OK, or about 1h 5m 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 26 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.7 miles or 1h 5m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spencer, 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 119.4 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Owasso, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 111.8 — 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
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
7
108.2 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dalla...
7
111.8 mi into trip|~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward Wilshire Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 134
Toward Wilshire Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.85 one way
$39.70 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$21.62
$43.25
premium
$5.18
$24.36
$48.73
diesel
$5.35
$25.15
$50.30
Estimated Tolls: $4.33
Turner Turnpike
(86.6 mi)$4.33
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
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.8
0
$12.54
$5.73
Efficient EV
29.9
0
$10.45
$4.78
EV Truck/SUV
47.8
0
$16.72
$7.64
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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 May 26, 2026
Origin
Owasso, OK
Afternoon
in Owasso on Wednesday
Local time
4:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 to 10 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Spencer, OK
Afternoon
in Spencer on Wednesday
Local time
4:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 5 to 12 mph41% 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 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 12m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$18
near mile 115.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 79% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a sequence of roads including the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, the Skelly Bypass, and the Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway. The most significant portion of your journey is the 86.6-mile stretch along the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, which provides the bulk of your travel time. Expect a steady, high-speed experience as you transition between these key arterial routes, keeping you moving efficiently toward your destination.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 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?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Skelly Bypass. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 119.4 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 9.2 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
1,162 ft614 ft
Total Climb
865 ft
Total Descent
317 ft
Highest Point
1,162 ft
~114.4 mi in
Elevation Range
548 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 Spencer, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
Lawton
108.2 mi in|~1h 53m|via I 44
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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 12m. Total distance: 119.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). 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 $4.33 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 Spencer, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spencer, OK before heading back.
