Origin
Edmond, OK
Night in Edmond on Tuesday
Local time
11:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edmond, OK to Nowata, OK
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
149.9 mi
241 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
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6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edmond, OK
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Nowata, OK
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Trip Overview
This 149.9-mile drive from Edmond, Oklahoma to Nowata, Oklahoma is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Plan for approximately 2 hours and 47 minutes of driving time, with an estimated fuel cost of $23. The route primarily utilizes the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, and Skelly Bypass, making it a largely high-speed transit. Given the relatively short duration and focus on major roadways, this trip is well-suited for a day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entirety of your journey.
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
74.9 miles from Edmond, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a drive that is 85% highway, offering a consistent pace for most of the 149.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 86.1 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, so be prepared for sustained highway driving. This route is characterized by its efficiency, prioritizing direct travel over winding scenic byways. You'll experience a predominantly high-speed environment, allowing you to cover ground quickly between Edmond and Nowata.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 86.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near OK 66.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 149.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (OK 66): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.6 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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OK 66
Take the ramp onto OK 66 toward I 35 South: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35 South: Oklahoma City
7
6.6 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the exit toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
94.6 mi into trip
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~1h 38m in
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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
105.5 mi into trip
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~1h 52m 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
6
147.9 mi into trip
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~2h 43m in
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US 169 Alternate
Turn left onto US 169 Alternate
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 86.1 mi | 1h 25m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 25.7 mi | 31m |
| Skelly Bypass | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| US 169 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| East 2nd Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| US 169 Alternate | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.1 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and Nowata, OK.
1
Start on US Historic 66; US 77
3.0 mi
·
5 min
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East 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp onto OK 66
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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OK 66
Toward I 35 South: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto I 35; OK 66
2.8 mi
·
3 min
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Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 35; OK 66
0.6 mi
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41 sec
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World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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41 sec
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the sharp right lane.
6
Merge onto I 344
0.4 mi
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32 sec
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John Kilpatrick Turnpike
7
Continue on I 44
86 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
11 mi
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13 min
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Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 234A
Toward US 169 North: Owasso
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 234
Toward US 169 North: Owasso
Use the sharp right lane.
12
Merge onto US 169
4.3 mi
·
5 min
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Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 169
3.0 mi
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3 min
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Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway
16
Continue on US 169
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 169
1.6 mi
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1 min
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Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 169
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 169
18 mi
·
22 min
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Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Toward OK 20 West, US 169 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 169
10 mi
·
11 min
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US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto US 169 Alternate
107 ft
·
4 sec
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US 169 Alternate
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on US 169 Alternate
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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US 169 Alternate
Use the left / right lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
US 169 Alternate
Trip Plan
For this efficient, 2-hour and 47-minute drive, starting your journey in the morning will give you ample time to reach Nowata and still have the afternoon free. With a total of 149.9 miles and a fuel cost estimate of $23, you can easily manage this trip without needing to split it. Consider making your single planned stop strategically, perhaps around the halfway mark or when you feel the need for a break. Given the significant portion of the drive on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, be sure to have your turnpike pass or payment method ready.
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 74.9 miles from Edmond, OK, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.1 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.9 miles or 1h 18m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nowata, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Edmond, 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 Edmond, OK
This is one driving day of about 149.9 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Edmond, 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 86.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.9 mi from Edmond, OK · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 74.9 miles from Edmond, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.1 miles.
Arriving in Nowata, OK
The final approach into Nowata, 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 Nowata, 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
$23.44 one way
$46.87 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.73 | $51.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.85 | $57.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.10 | $66.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.33
Turner Turnpike
(86.1 mi)
$4.31
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(0.4 mi)
$0.02
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
$23
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45 | 0 | $15.74 | $7.20 |
| Efficient EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.12 | $6.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60 | 0 | $20.99 | $9.59 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (65% 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
Night in Nowata on Tuesday
Local time
11:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
3 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 47m 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 Edmond, OK to Nowata, OK covers 149.9 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, Skelly Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.9 miles from Edmond, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 149.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (OK 66): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.6 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Edmond, OK to Nowata, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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