How far is Oklahoma City, OK from Nowata, OK?
The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Nowata, OK is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oklahoma City and Nowata.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City and Nowata.
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Start on North Robinson Avenue
1971 ft · 2 min · North Robinson Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 5th Street
1015 ft · 33 sec · Northwest 5th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast 5th Street
1174 ft · 28 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 235
20 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 235 North, US 77 North
1797 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Centennial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
2067 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
87.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass
10.9 mi · 14 min · Skelly Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Owasso
2602 ft · 34 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 169 North: Owasso
3156 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 60 sec · Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
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Continue on Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
18.4 mi · 22 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
33 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oklahoma City and Nowata.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
87.7 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Oklahoma City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Nowata.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma City to Nowata?
The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Bristow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Oklahoma City and 77.9 miles from Nowata.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 12:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.79 one way or $41.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Oklahoma City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Nowata.
Stop Ideas Near Bristow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bristow.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Nowata. Straight-line distance: 135.12 mi (217.46 km).
#1 Oklahoma City
The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
| Population | 655,057 |
| Coordinates | 35.4675600, -97.5164300 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nowata
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,544 |
| Coordinates | 36.7006500, -95.6380300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nowata (-95.63803, 36.70065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.38 | $46.76 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.73 | $59.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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