Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
197.5 mi
318 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Photo: cottonbro CG studio
The drive from Lone Grove, OK to Owasso, OK covers 197.5 miles and takes about 3h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, J. A. Richardson Loop, Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
98.7 miles from Lone Grove, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
The drive from Lone Grove, OK to Owasso, OK covers 197.5 miles and takes about 3h 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
657 ft
Total Descent
993 ft
Highest Point
1,229 ft
~49.3 mi in
Elevation Range
616 ft
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 0.2 miles in near US 70.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 197.5 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 0.2 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 77: Turner Falls Area
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto OK 1 toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Between Lone Grove, OK and Owasso, OK, road signs point toward Seminole and Mcalester.
Seminole
Mcalester
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 42 mi | 40m |
| J. A. Richardson Loop | 32 mi | 37m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 27.2 mi | 30m |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.5 mi | 19m |
| Chickasaw Turnpike | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| Skelly Bypass | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| OK 1 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lone Grove, OK and Owasso, OK.
Start on Ash Street
Turn right onto Blackberry Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
Continue on West Broadway Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 35; US 70
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto US 77
Continue on US 77
Turn right
Merge onto OK 7; US 77
Turn left onto OK 7 Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 301
At end of road, turn left onto OK 1
Take the exit onto OK 1
Merge onto OK 1; OK 3
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
Continue on OK 99; US 377
Continue on OK 99; US 377
Continue on OK 99; US 377
Continue on OK 99; US 377
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Turn slight right
Merge onto I 44
Continue on I 44; OK 66
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
Take the exit
Turn slight right
Merge onto US 169
Continue on US 169
Continue on US 169
Take the exit
Turn left onto East 76th Street North
Turn right onto South Main Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.7 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Owasso, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lone Grove, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Lone Grove, OK
This is one driving day of about 197.5 miles and 3h 49m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.7 mi from Lone Grove, OK · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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.
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.
Regular Gas
$30.00 one way
$60.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.07 | $66.14 |
| premium | $4.80 | $37.28 | $74.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.88 | $87.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.31
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
$30
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.3 | 0 | $20.74 | $9.48 |
| Efficient EV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.28 | $7.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79 | 0 | $27.65 | $12.64 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Lone Grove on Saturday
Local time
3:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Owasso on Saturday
Local time
3:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
58°F
Anna, TX
99 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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