Origin
Owasso, OK
Late night in Owasso on Friday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owasso, OK to Sapulpa, OK
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
37m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Owasso, OK
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Sapulpa, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Owasso, OK to Sapulpa, OK covers 29.2 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Skelly Bypass, Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on Skelly Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Owasso, OK to Sapulpa, OK covers 29.2 miles and takes about 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Skelly Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.4 miles in near East 76th Street North.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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
8
27.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 215
Toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
7
28.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
OK 97 / North 9th Street
At end of road, turn right onto OK 97 / North 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Sapulpa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Sand Springs along the way.
Sand Springs
27.7 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Skelly Bypass | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 6.1 mi | 5m |
| North 9th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East 76th Street North | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Skelly Bypass
— 11.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owasso, OK and Sapulpa, 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 City
Use 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
6.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 215
Toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
Use the right lane.
12
At end of road, turn right onto OK 97
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North 9th Street
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
OK 97
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.57 one way
$9.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.31
Turner Turnpike
(6.1 mi)
$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Sapulpa, OK
Late night in Sapulpa on Friday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 Owasso, OK to Sapulpa, OK covers 29.2 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Skelly Bypass, Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Owasso, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.57 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
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.
On the drive from Owasso, OK to Sapulpa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Sand Springs along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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