How far is Owasso, OK from Sallisaw, OK?

The driving distance from Owasso, OK to Sallisaw, OK is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
98.38 mi
01h 46m
Flight
81.83 mi
131.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.83 mi
Kilometers
131.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.38 mi
Kilometers
158.33 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sallisaw
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 PM CDT
Return by in Owasso
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owasso
2026-04-23T10:35
Arrive Sallisaw
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owasso
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
Okay
OK

Human settlement in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Owasso
49.2 mi
00h 53m
To Sallisaw
49.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2000 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 76th Street North

    1778 ft · 1 min · East 76th Street North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1296 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway

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

  6. 6

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee

    890 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Broken Arrow Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    55.3 mi · 54 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Fort Smith

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

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

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau

    1397 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kerr Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Kerr Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Cherokee Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Cherokee Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East Cherokee Street

    857 ft · 31 sec · East Cherokee Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    35 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
55.3 mi · 56%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
20.7 mi · 21%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
7.31 mi · 7%
Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.81 mi · 4%
Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
3.08 mi · 3%
Broken Arrow Expressway
2.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

55.3 mi · 00h 54m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okay
00h 53m from Owasso
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Owasso and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sallisaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Okay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Owasso and 49.2 miles from Sallisaw.

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

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.14 one way or $26.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Owasso and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sallisaw.

Stop Ideas Near Okay

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

69 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owasso and Sallisaw. Straight-line distance: 81.83 mi (131.7 km).

Owasso

#1 Owasso

City in Rogers and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

Population37,241
Coordinates36.2695400, -95.8547100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Sallisaw

#2 Sallisaw

City in Oklahoma

Population8,453
Coordinates35.4603700, -94.7874500
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Owasso (-95.85471, 36.26954)
End: Sallisaw (-94.78745, 35.46037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.14 L · about $13.14
Round trip
$26.28
6.94 gal · 26.28 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.14 $26.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.78 $29.56
Premium $4.63 $16.05 $32.10
Diesel $5.42 $18.79 $37.58

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 Owasso and Sallisaw. The current time is 10:35:21.

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.