Trip from Nowata, OK to Edmond, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

149.2 mi

240 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 35m ★

6 AM

2h 46m

8 AM

3h 7m

10 AM

2h 53m

12 PM

2h 51m

3 PM

2h 54m

5 PM

3h 6m

8 PM

2h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Edmond, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Nowata, OK to Edmond, OK covers 149.2 miles and takes about 2h 45m 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, US 169, Skelly Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.5 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.33 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

74.6 miles from Nowata, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike	86.5 mi	1h 25m
US 169	41.6 mi	49m
Skelly Bypass	11.9 mi	14m
OK 66	3.4 mi	6m
Shannon Miller Parkway	2.7 mi	3m
Maple Street	1.9 mi	3m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway	0.4 mi	<1m
US 169 Alternate	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 86.5 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nowata, OK and Edmond, OK.

Start on US 169 Alternate

1.9 mi · 3 min · Maple Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on US 169 Alternate

107 ft · 5 sec · US 169 Alternate

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on US 169

21 mi · 25 min · US 169

Use the left / right lanes.

Continue on US 169

21 mi · 23 min · US 169

Toward US 169 South: Owasso Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 44; OK 66

11 mi · 13 min · Skelly Bypass

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66

1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 44

87 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita, Sooner Road Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35; OK 66

0.4 mi · 25 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on I 35; OK 66

2.7 mi · 3 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto OK 66

3.4 mi · 6 min · OK 66

Exit 141 Toward OK 66 East, US 77 South: Southeast 2nd Street Use the slight right lane.

Arrive at destination

US Historic 66; US 77

Trip Plan

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 74.6 miles from Nowata, OK, or about 1h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.5 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 33 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 74.6 miles or 1h 27m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edmond, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Nowata, 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 Nowata, OK

This is one driving day of about 149.2 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Nowata, 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 86.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tulsa, OK

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.

Popular next leg

Tulsa, OK to Edmond, OK

100.1 mi · 1h 47m

Pacing Suggestions

Owasso, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sapulpa, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.6 miles from Nowata, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 53.3

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 85.3

Bristow, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 138.6

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 43.5 and 145.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

43.5 mi into trip | ~53m 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

54.8 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

142.4 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in

Take the exit toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita, Sooner Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita, Sooner...

142.6 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35 North, OK 66 East: Wichita

145.8 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | OK 66

Take the exit onto OK 66 toward OK 66 East, US 77 South: Southeast 2nd Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 141 Toward OK 66 East, US 77 South: Southeast 2nd S...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.33 one way

$46.65 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$25.61	$51.22
premium	$4.89	$28.71	$57.42
diesel	$5.61	$32.94	$65.88

Estimated Tolls: $4.33

Turner Turnpike (86.5 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

$23

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	44.8	$15.67	$7.16
Efficient EV	37.3	$13.05	$5.97
EV Truck/SUV	59.7	$20.89	$9.55

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Nowata, OK

Afternoon in Nowata on Saturday

Local time

12:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edmond, OK

Afternoon in Edmond on Saturday

Local time

12:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

2h 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?

This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 149.2 miles, with most of the trip on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and US 169. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.5 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 14 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 86.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and US 169. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 149.2 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 43.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.8 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 149.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Nowata, OK to Edmond, OK covers 149.2 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, US 169, 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 74.6 miles from Nowata, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.33 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.

The route from Nowata, OK to Edmond, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

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Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Nowata, OK

Edmond, OK

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 45m on the road

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How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

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