Origin
Tulsa, OK
Afternoon in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, OK to Nowata, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nowata, OK
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Trip Overview
Tulsa to Nowata is 49.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway and US 169, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, making it a straightforward drive. You'll primarily be on highways, so expect a consistent pace. This is a good option if you're looking for a quick journey between two points in Oklahoma without a lot of fuss. Plan for a single-day trip, as the duration is quite manageable.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 24 mi | 29m |
| US 169 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| US 169 Alternate | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
— 24 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Nowata, OK.
1
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
9 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
2
Turn left onto West 2nd Street South
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West 2nd Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
4
Merge onto I 244; US 412
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 13C
Toward US 169 North: Owasso, Nowata
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto US 169
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 169
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 169
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 169
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 169
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 169
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Toward OK 20 West, US 169 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 169
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto US 169 Alternate
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 169 Alternate
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 169 Alternate
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 169 Alternate
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
US 169 Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 24.8 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 2nd Street South
Turn left onto West 2nd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Merge onto I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7.6 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
5
8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Merge onto US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
47.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
US 169 Alternate
Turn left onto US 169 Alternate
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.75 one way
$15.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.51 | $17.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 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 | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
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
Nowata, OK
Afternoon in Nowata on Saturday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
4 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 2m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 86% of the drive utilizing major roads like Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway and US 169. You'll encounter an 86% highway share, which translates to a good amount of time on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 24 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, offering a consistent drive. The overall feel is one of steady progress on well-maintained highways, characteristic of this part of Oklahoma. Expect a functional and efficient driving experience.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24 mi on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway and US 169. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 2nd Street South.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 2nd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Tulsa, OK
Full guide →Tulsa calls itself the "Oil Capital of the World." Here, the age of the oil boom found its center. A small town by US standards, metropolitan luxuries such as theater, fine dining, nightlife, and shopping are found in a state known for sparsely populated farming communities. The picturesque downtown is surrounded by rolling hills covered with prairie grasses and ancient forests, a first impression that soon reveals world-class architecture and museums of art, miles of biking and walking trails, and huge parks. With a wealth of iconic sights and neighborhoods to explore, a trip to Tulsa can easily fit several weeks of touring.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 49.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Nowata, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 2nd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nowata, OK before heading back.
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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