How far is Nowata, OK from Owasso, OK?

The driving distance from Nowata, OK to Owasso, OK is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.04 mi
00h 37m
Flight
32.12 mi
51.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.12 mi
Kilometers
51.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.04 mi
Kilometers
56.39 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owasso
Sat, Apr 18, 4:53 AM CDT
Return by in Nowata
Sat, Apr 18, 5:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nowata
2026-04-18T04:16
Arrive Owasso
Sat, Apr 18, 4:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nowata
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Oologah
OK

Town of the United States

From Nowata
17.5 mi
00h 18m
To Owasso
17.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    33 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    20.6 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Continue on US 169 South: Owasso

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward East 86th Street North

    961 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 86th Street North

    1666 ft · 49 sec · East 86th Street North

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maple Street
22.6 mi · 64%
US 169 South
11.2 mi · 32%
North Main Street
0.62 mi · 2%
East 86th Street North
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maple Street

Continue straight

20.6 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oologah
00h 18m from Nowata
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny leaving Nowata and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Owasso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oologah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Nowata and 17.5 miles from Owasso.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny around Nowata and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Owasso.

Stop Ideas Near Oologah

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oologah, 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 Oologah.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

41 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nowata and Owasso. Straight-line distance: 32.12 mi (51.7 km).

Nowata

#1 Nowata

City in Oklahoma

Population3,544
Coordinates36.7006500, -95.6380300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Owasso

#2 Owasso

City in Rogers and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

Population37,241
Coordinates36.2695400, -95.8547100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-95.638111, 36.700653)
End: North Main Street (-95.855007, 36.26954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $4.70
Round trip
$9.39
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.70 $9.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.28 $10.56
Premium $4.63 $5.74 $11.47
Diesel $5.42 $6.71 $13.43

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Nowata and Owasso. The current time is 04:16:08.

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.