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Owasso, OK
Late night in Owasso on Friday
Local time
12:19 AM
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Current temp
58°F
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Trip from Owasso, OK to Vinita, OK
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
58.1 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Vinita, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Owasso, OK to Vinita, OK covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Will Rogers Turnpike, OK 266, East 46th Street North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.8 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 58.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 58.1 miles, with most of the trip on Will Rogers Turnpike and OK 266. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.8 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Will Rogers Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 40.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Turnpike and OK 266. 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
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.4 miles (East 76th Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
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~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
3.5 mi into trip
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~5m in
Take the exit toward OK 266 East: 46th Street North, Tulsa Port of Catoosa, Tulsa Air & Space Museum, Air & Army National Guard, General Aviation
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 266 East: 46th Street North, Tulsa Po...
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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OK 266
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 266 toward I 44 East: Will Rogers Turnpike, Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 44 East: Will Rogers Turnpike, Joplin
8
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward OK 66, US 60: Vinita
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 289
Toward OK 66, US 60: Vinita
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Owasso, OK and Vinita, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa Port Of Catoosa, Tulsa Air & Space Museum, Air & Army National Guard, General Aviation and Joplin.
Tulsa Port Of Catoosa
3.5 mi in
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~5m
Tulsa Air & Space Museum
3.5 mi in
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~5m
Air & Army National Guard
3.5 mi in
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~5m
General Aviation
3.5 mi in
|
~5m
Joplin
15.1 mi in
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~20m
|
via OK 266
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 40.8 mi | 40m |
| OK 266 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| East 46th Street North | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| East Illinois Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East 76th Street North | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Will Rogers Turnpike
— 40.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owasso, OK and Vinita, 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
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward OK 266 East: 46th Street North, Tulsa Port of Catoosa, Tulsa Air & Space Museum, Air & Army National Guard, General Aviation
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto OK 266
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
East 46th Street North
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto OK 266
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 266
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on OK 266
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 266
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 266
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 266
Toward I 44 East: Will Rogers Turnpike, Joplin
Use the straight lane.
10
Merge onto I 44
41 mi
·
40 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 289
Toward OK 66, US 60: Vinita
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Illinois Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.1 mi from Owasso, OK · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Owasso, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Vinita, OK
The final approach into Vinita, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.08 one way
$18.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.97 | $19.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.18 | $22.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.04
Will Rogers Turnpike
(40.8 mi)
$2.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Vinita, OK
Late night in Vinita on Friday
Local time
12:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
15 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
1h 6m 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 Vinita, OK covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Will Rogers Turnpike, OK 266, East 46th Street North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.1 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 $9.08 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.4 miles (East 76th Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Owasso, OK and Vinita, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa Port Of Catoosa, Tulsa Air & Space Museum, Air & Army National Guard, General Aviation and Joplin.
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