Origin
Ponca City, OK
Late night in Ponca City on Saturday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ponca City, OK to Owasso, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
108.6 mi
175 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ponca City, OK
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Owasso, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ponca City, OK to Owasso, OK covers 108.6 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cimarron Turnpike, US 177, Sand Springs Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.1 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.98 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.
Midpoint
54.3 miles from Ponca City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 108.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 1m highway drive covering 108.6 miles, with most of the trip on Cimarron Turnpike and US 177. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.1 miles on Cimarron Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cimarron Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 44.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and US 177. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 108.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the ramp toward US 412 East: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 412 East: Tulsa
8
23.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 15
8
100.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward US 169 North: Owasso, Nowata
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 13C
Toward US 169 North: Owasso, Nowata
7
107.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward 66th Street North, 76th Street North
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 66th Street North, 76th Street North
6
108.2 mi into trip
|
~2h in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ponca City, OK to Owasso, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Nowata along the way.
Nowata
100.8 mi in
|
~1h 50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Turnpike | 44.1 mi | 41m |
| US 177 | 20.8 mi | 24m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.9 mi | 16m |
| Keystone Expressway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| South 14th Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Jerald Warden Memorial Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 44.1 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponca City, OK and Owasso, OK.
1
Start on West Broadway Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
North 7th Street
3
Turn left onto US 60 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Grand Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 77; US 60 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South 14th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 177
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 177
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 412 East: Tulsa
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 412
44 mi
·
41 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 412
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 64; US 412
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 244; US 412
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 13C
Toward US 169 North: Owasso, Nowata
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto US 169
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 169
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward 66th Street North, 76th Street North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto East 76th Street North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 76th Street North
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
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 54.3 miles from Ponca City, OK, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.1 miles.
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 24 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.3 miles or 1h 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Owasso, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ponca City, 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 Ponca City, OK
This is one driving day of about 108.6 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Ponca City, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Cimarron Turnpike for about 44.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.3 mi from Ponca City, OK · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.3 miles from Ponca City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Owasso, OK
The final approach into Owasso, 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 Owasso, 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
$16.98 one way
$33.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.64 | $37.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.90 | $41.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.98 | $47.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.20
Cimarron Turnpike
(44.1 mi)
$2.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.40 | $5.21 |
| Efficient EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.50 | $4.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.20 | $6.95 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Owasso, OK
Late night in Owasso on Saturday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
2 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 1m 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 Ponca City, OK to Owasso, OK covers 108.6 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, US 177, Sand Springs 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 54.3 miles from Ponca City, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.98 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 108.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Ponca City, OK to Owasso, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Nowata along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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