Origin
Anadarko, OK
Afternoon in Anadarko on Sunday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anadarko, OK to Owasso, OK
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
180.7 mi
291 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Photo: cottonbro CG studio
Trip Overview
Spanning 180.7 miles across the Oklahoma plains, this drive from Anadarko to Owasso typically takes about 3 hours and 18 minutes. Because the trip is relatively straightforward, it works perfectly as a single-day journey without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $27 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for regional travel. Since both your start and end points are located within the Great Plains, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the duration of your trip. It is a highly practical route for those looking to reach their destination efficiently while staying within the state borders.
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
90.3 miles from Anadarko, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 85% of this route consists of major thoroughfares like I-44, the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, and the Will Rogers Expressway. You will spend a significant portion of your time on high-speed roads, including one uninterrupted stretch of 87.7 miles on I-44. While the drive is primarily an interstate grind, the heavy reliance on turnpikes and expressways allows for consistent pacing. Behind the wheel, you will find the road conditions reliable and built for steady, long-distance travel. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvering.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 87.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 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 19.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 180.7 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 19.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 59.9 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.9 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
19.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn left toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
8
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
7
71.9 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
|
I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
159.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 50m in
|
I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
7
170.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 169 North: Owasso
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 234A
Toward US 169 North: Owasso
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 87.7 mi | 1h 27m |
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 24 mi | 22m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 23.6 mi | 28m |
| Skelly Bypass | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| OK 9 | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| East Central Boulevard | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 87.7 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anadarko, OK and Owasso, OK.
1
Start on OK 8; US 281
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 1st Street
2
Turn left onto OK 8; OK 9; US 62
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
East Central Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 9; US 62
367 ft
·
6 sec
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OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 9; US 62
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 9; US 62
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on OK 9; US 62
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 9; US 62
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 9; US 62
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 9; US 62
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 9; US 62
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 44
24 mi
·
22 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 44; US 62
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit onto I 44
88 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 44
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 234A
Toward US 169 North: Owasso
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 234
Toward US 169 North: Owasso
Use the sharp right lane.
20
Merge onto US 169
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 169
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward 66th Street North, 76th Street North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn left onto East 76th Street North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 76th Street North
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the total duration of 3 hours and 18 minutes, planning for at least one stop is essential to keep your energy up. Aim to depart outside of peak traffic hours to ensure you maintain a smooth flow across the turnpikes. Keep in mind that since the majority of your 180.7-mile trip is highway-based, the drive can feel repetitive, so utilize that single planned stop to stretch your legs. Budgeting roughly $27 for gas is a solid baseline, but always keep a little extra set aside for potential toll costs associated with the turnpike segments. This route offers great flexibility, allowing you to easily complete the trip in one go while still having time to settle in once you arrive in Owasso.
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 90.3 miles from Anadarko, OK, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.7 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.3 miles or 1h 41m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Owasso, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anadarko, 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 Anadarko, OK
This is one driving day of about 180.7 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Anadarko, 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 I 44 for about 87.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.3 mi from Anadarko, OK · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.3 miles from Anadarko, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.7 miles.
Arriving in Owasso, OK
The final approach into Owasso, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Owasso, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.45 one way
$54.89 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $30.26 | $60.51 |
| premium | $4.80 | $34.11 | $68.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.15 | $80.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.68
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(24 mi)
$1.68
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
$27
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.97 | $8.67 |
| Efficient EV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.81 | $7.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.3 | 0 | $25.30 | $11.56 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Owasso, OK
Afternoon in Owasso on Sunday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
4 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
3h 18m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anadarko, OK to Owasso, OK covers 180.7 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Will Rogers Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.3 miles from Anadarko, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 180.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 59.9 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.9 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Anadarko, OK to Owasso, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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