Trip from Sallisaw, OK to Owasso, OK

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

97.9 mi

158 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel between Sallisaw and Owasso, you are looking at a straightforward 97.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You can expect to spend roughly $15 on fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Because the drive is relatively short, you won't need to plan for overnight stops, allowing you to complete the trip comfortably in one go. It is an efficient, highway-focused route that prioritizes speed and directness, serving as a reliable connection between the two points.

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

48.9 miles from Sallisaw, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive is defined by its efficiency, with 67% of the journey spent on major highways. You will navigate via the Muskogee Turnpike, the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, and the Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 55.7-mile stretch on the Muskogee Turnpike, which offers a steady, uninterrupted pace. While the drive is primarily a highway-focused experience, the transition between these major arteries keeps the route moving quickly. Expect a consistent, professional driving experience that favors functional transit over winding backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Muskogee Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 55.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near East Iola Avenue.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 97.9 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 0.8 miles (East Iola Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 40 Business; US 59 / Kerr Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 40 Business): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | East Iola Avenue

Turn right onto East Iola Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 40 Business; US 59 / Kerr Boulevard

Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 59 / Kerr Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 40 Business

Take the ramp onto I 40 Business toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

23.2 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 286 Toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa

96.9 mi into trip | ~1h 42m 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Sallisaw, OK to Owasso, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa along the way.

Tulsa

23.2 mi in | ~26m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Muskogee Turnpike	55.7 mi	54m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway	21.1 mi	21m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway	7.4 mi	8m
Disabled American Veterans Highway	3.4 mi	3m
Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway	2.8 mi	3m
Broken Arrow Expressway	2.6 mi	2m
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway	0.9 mi	1m
North Wheeler Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Muskogee Turnpike — 55.7 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sallisaw, OK and Owasso, OK.

Start on this road

37 ft · 1 sec · this road

Turn slight right onto North Wheeler Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Wheeler Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn right onto South Opdyke Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South Opdyke Street

Turn right onto East Iola Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Iola Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on West Ruth Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Ruth Avenue

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 59

301 ft · 10 sec · Kerr Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp onto I 40 Business

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 40 Business

Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 40

21 mi · 21 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

400 ft · 5 sec

Exit 286 Toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 24 sec · this road

Continue on OK 351

14 mi · 14 min · Muskogee Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 351

41 mi · 39 min · Muskogee Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Continue on OK 51

3.4 mi · 3 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on OK 51

380 ft · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

Continue on OK 51

2.6 mi · 2 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward US 169 North: Owasso Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 169

2.8 mi · 3 min · Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 169

4.5 mi · 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 169

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 169

2.8 mi · 3 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward 66th Street North, 76th Street North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto East 76th Street North

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 76th Street North

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick sub-two-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 97.9 miles without needing scheduled rest breaks, though it never hurts to check your fuel levels before hitting the turnpike. Given the highway-heavy nature of the route, stay alert during the 55.7-mile stretch on the Muskogee Turnpike to maintain consistent speeds. Because there are no required stops on this route, you can tailor your itinerary to your own schedule without worrying about long-distance fatigue. Keep your toll payment methods ready, as the turnpike segments are the backbone of your travel time.

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 48.9 miles from Sallisaw, OK, or about 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 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 80 miles or 1h 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.9 miles or 52m 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 22m

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 Sallisaw, 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 Sallisaw, OK

This is one driving day of about 97.9 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sallisaw, OK.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Muskogee Turnpike for about 55.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.9 mi from Sallisaw, OK · 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Paris, TX

49 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

Paris, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Paris, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.9 miles from Sallisaw, 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

$14.87 one way

$29.74 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$16.39	$32.78
premium	$4.80	$18.48	$36.96
diesel	$5.64	$21.75	$43.50

Estimated Tolls: $3.90

Muskogee Turnpike (55.7 mi) $3.90

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

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.4	$10.28	$4.70
Efficient EV	24.5	$8.57	$3.92
EV Truck/SUV	39.2	$13.71	$6.27

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Sallisaw, OK

Afternoon in Sallisaw on Sunday

Local time

1:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Owasso, OK

Afternoon in Owasso on Sunday

Local time

1:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

63°F

Paris, TX

49 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

6 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 45m 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 Sallisaw, OK to Owasso, OK covers 97.9 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Muskogee Turnpike, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, 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 48.9 miles from Sallisaw, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.87 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.

On the drive from Sallisaw, OK to Owasso, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa along the way.

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Trip from Sallisaw, OK to Owasso, OK

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Owasso, OK

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Sallisaw, OK

Owasso, OK

Same local time

6 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 45m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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