Origin
Owasso, OK
Night in Owasso on Thursday
Local time
11:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owasso, OK to Bristow, OK
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
48.5 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Bristow, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Owasso, OK to Bristow, OK covers 48.5 miles and takes about 56m 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, Skelly Bypass, Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 48.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 56m highway drive covering 48.5 miles, with most of the trip on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Skelly Bypass. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.1 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 13 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 25.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Skelly Bypass. 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
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 48.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
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
6
20.5 mi into trip
|
~26m 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.
8
46.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 196
Toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 25.1 mi | 24m |
| Skelly Bypass | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| US Historic 66 | 1.2 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 |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 25.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owasso, OK and Bristow, 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
25 mi
·
24 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 196
Toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
Use the right lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
13
Arrive at destination
OK 16; OK 48
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Owasso, OK · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Owasso, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bristow, OK
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bristow, OK if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.58 one way
$15.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.33 | $18.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.26
Turner Turnpike
(25.1 mi)
$1.26
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Bristow, OK
Night in Bristow on Thursday
Local time
11:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
16 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
56m 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 Bristow, OK covers 48.5 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Skelly Bypass, Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 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 $7.58 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 48.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
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.
The route from Owasso, OK to Bristow, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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