Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
203.4 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
The drive from Owasso, OK to Alva, OK covers 203.4 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 76th Street North, Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.33 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
101.7 miles from Owasso, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 54m drive with frequent turns across 203.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 76th Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 244 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sand Springs Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keystone Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jerald Warden Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Owasso, OK and Alva, OK.
Start on North Main Street
Turn left onto East 76th Street North
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Continue on Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Sand Springs Expressway
Continue on Keystone Expressway
Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Continue on Keystone Expressway
Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Cimarron Turnpike
Continue on Norma A. Lamb Highway
Continue on East Owen K. Garriott Road
Turn right onto North 54th Street
Turn left onto Breckenridge Road
Continue on Breckinridge Road
Turn right onto Crestwood
Turn left onto East Phillips Avenue
Turn right
Turn left
Continue straight
Turn right
Turn left onto Ellis Road
Turn right
Turn straight
Turn left
Continue straight
Turn right onto College Avenue
Turn left onto West Flynn Street
Arrive at your 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.7 miles or 1h 57m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alva, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Owasso, 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 Owasso, OK
This is one driving day of about 203.4 miles and 3h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.7 mi from Owasso, OK · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 101.7 miles from Owasso, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Alva, 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 Alva, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$30.33 one way
$60.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $34.11 | $68.21 |
| premium | $4.63 | $37.04 | $74.07 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $43.36 | $86.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61 | 0 | $21.36 | $9.76 |
| Efficient EV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.80 | $8.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.4 | 1 | $28.48 | $13.02 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Morning in Owasso on Saturday
Local time
7:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Alva on Saturday
Local time
7:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Oklahoma City, OK
102 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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