Drive Time
4h 6m
Distance
231.7 mi
373 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
The drive from Owasso, OK to Elk City, OK covers 231.7 miles and takes about 4h 6m 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 $34.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
115.9 miles from Owasso, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 6m drive with frequent turns across 231.7 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 44 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Skelly Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Owasso, OK and Elk City, 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 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass
Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Continue on John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 10th Street
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward East 7th Street
Turn right onto North Eastern Avenue
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
Turn right
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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.9 miles or 2h 3m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elk City, 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 231.7 miles and 4h 6m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115.9 mi from Owasso, OK · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 115.9 miles from Owasso, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Elk City, 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 Elk City, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$34.55 one way
$69.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $38.85 | $77.70 |
| premium | $4.63 | $42.19 | $84.38 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $49.40 | $98.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.33 | $11.12 |
| Efficient EV | 57.9 | 0 | $20.27 | $9.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.7 | 1 | $32.44 | $14.83 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
8:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Elk City on Saturday
Local time
8:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
58°F
Wichita Falls, TX
116 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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