Origin
Owasso, OK
Evening in Owasso on Wednesday
Local time
5:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owasso, OK to Nichols Hills, OK
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
118.3 mi
190 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 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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Nichols Hills, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Owasso, OK to Nichols Hills, OK covers 118.3 miles and takes about 2h 8m 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 $18.49 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.2 miles from Owasso, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 8m drive with frequent turns across 118.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 76th Street North is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Owasso, OK to Nichols Hills, OK is easy. At 2h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Owasso, OK to Nichols Hills, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 76th Street North | — | — |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | — | — |
| Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 44 West | — | — |
| Skelly Bypass | — | — |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | — | — |
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | — | — |
| US 77 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 76th Street North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owasso, OK and Nichols Hills, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East 76th Street North
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 76th Street North
3
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
5
Continue on Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
6
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
8
Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Skelly Bypass
9
Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
10
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
87 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
11
Continue on John Kilpatrick Turnpike
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 77: Edmond, Oklahoma City
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 77: Edmond, Oklahoma City
13
Keep slight left to continue on US 77 South: Oklahoma City
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 77 South: Oklahoma City
14
Merge slight left onto Broadway Extension
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway Extension
15
Take the exit slight right toward Wilshire Boulevard
256 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wilshire Boulevard
16
Turn straight onto Broadway Extension
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Broadway Extension
17
Turn right onto West Wilshire Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Wilshire Boulevard
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.2 miles from Owasso, OK, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
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 26 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.2 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nichols Hills, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Owasso, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 118.3 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Owasso, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.2 mi from Owasso, OK · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.2 miles from Owasso, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nichols Hills, OK
The final approach into Nichols Hills, 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 Nichols Hills, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.49 one way
$36.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.31 | $40.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.77 | $45.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.12 | $52.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.42 | $5.68 |
| Efficient EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.56 | $7.57 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Nichols Hills, OK
Evening in Nichols Hills on Wednesday
Local time
5:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 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
2h 8m 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 Nichols Hills, OK covers 118.3 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 76th Street North, Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.2 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 $18.49 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.
The drive from Owasso, OK to Nichols Hills, OK is easy. At 2h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Owasso, OK to Nichols Hills, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Owasso, OK to Nichols Hills, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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