How far is Checotah, OK from Owasso, OK?

The driving distance from Checotah, OK to Owasso, OK is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.43 mi
01h 13m
Flight
58.27 mi
93.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.27 mi
Kilometers
93.78 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.43 mi
Kilometers
116.57 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owasso
Wed, Apr 22, 10:42 PM CDT
Return by in Checotah
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Checotah
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Owasso
Wed, Apr 22, 10:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Checotah
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Porter
OK

Town in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States

From Checotah
36.2 mi
00h 36m
To Owasso
36.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Checotah and Owasso.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Checotah and Owasso.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    19.8 mi · 24 min

  3. 3

    Continue on North 32nd Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Tulsa

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

    25.3 mi · 24 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Owasso

    1738 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 66th Street North, 76th Street North

    1028 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 76th Street North

    2313 ft · 1 min · East 76th Street North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2000 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Checotah and Owasso.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
25.3 mi · 35%
South Broadway Street
21.8 mi · 30%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
7.38 mi · 10%
Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.4 mi · 5%
North 32nd Street
3.39 mi · 5%
Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Brid
2.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

25.3 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Porter
00h 36m from Checotah
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Checotah and Mostly Cloudy near Owasso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Checotah to Owasso?

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Porter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Checotah and 36.2 miles from Owasso.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Checotah and Mostly Cloudy near Owasso.

Stop Ideas Near Porter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Porter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Porter.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

52 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Checotah and Owasso. Straight-line distance: 58.27 mi (93.78 km).

Checotah

#1 Checotah

City in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States

Population3,075
Coordinates35.4701000, -95.5230400
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Owasso

#2 Owasso

City in Rogers and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

Population37,241
Coordinates36.2695400, -95.8547100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Street (-95.523031, 35.470141)
End: North Main Street (-95.855007, 36.26954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.68 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.39
5.12 gal · 19.36 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.69 $19.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.90 $21.81
Premium $4.63 $11.84 $23.68
Diesel $5.42 $13.86 $27.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Checotah and Owasso. The current time is 21:28:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.