Antlers, OK to Stillwater, OK is 202.4 miles and takes about 3h 37m via Indian Nation Turnpike, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, and Gaddy Road, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip crosses the Great Plains region entirely within Oklahoma, offering a straightforward drive. Expect a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a practical choice for a single-day excursion. The route is relatively short, so you'll have some flexibility with your departure time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
101.2 miles from Antlers, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Indian Nation Turnpike
88.6 mi
1h 27m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
58.7 mi
59m
Gaddy Road
41 mi
48m
South Perkins Road
9 mi
11m
East Main Street
1.8 mi
3m
South Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
East 116th Street
0.9 mi
1m
East 6th Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Indian Nation Turnpike
— 88.6 mi, about 1h 27m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~660 veh/hr typical
· worst 866
Quietest
2 AM
~81 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Antlers, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on US 271; OK 3
1.8 mi·3 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Merge onto OK 375
89 mi·1 hr 27 min·Indian Nation Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma CityUse the sharp right lane.
5
Merge onto I 40
198 ft·2 sec·Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
6
Continue on I 40
59 mi·59 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 181Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, TecumsehUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
126 ft·4 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 177
41 mi·48 min·Gaddy Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 177
1.2 mi·2 min·South Main Street
11
Turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71; US 177
0.9 mi·1 min·East 116th Street
12
Turn slight right
265 ft·9 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto US 177
9.0 mi·11 min·South Perkins Road
14
Turn left onto OK 51
0.4 mi·1 min·East 6th Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Trip Plan
With a drive time of under four hours, this is a perfect one-day trip. Aim to leave Antlers in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. You'll have one recommended stop, but since the drive is manageable, you can be flexible. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you move from the turnpike to surface roads where stations might be less frequent. A fuel cost of around $36 is estimated for this 202.4-mile trip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.2 miles from Antlers, OK, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 45 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.2 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stillwater, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Antlers, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Antlers, OK
This is one driving day of about 202.4 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Antlers, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Indian Nation Turnpike for about 88.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 149.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
2.1 mi into trip|~3m in|OK 375 / Indian Nation Turnpike
Merge onto OK 375 / Indian Nation Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
90.6 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Okla...
8
149.6 mi into trip|~2h 31m in
Take the exit toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 181
Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee...
7
149.9 mi into trip|~2h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.89 one way
$59.78 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$33.00
$66.00
premium
$4.72
$37.58
$75.16
diesel
$4.80
$38.22
$76.43
Estimated Tolls: $6.20
Indian Nation Turnpike
(88.6 mi)$6.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.7
0
$21.25
$9.72
Efficient EV
50.6
0
$17.71
$8.10
EV Truck/SUV
81
1
$28.34
$12.95
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Antlers, OK
Late night
in Antlers on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Stillwater, OK
Late night
in Stillwater on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
S 3 to 9 mph15% chanceLive forecast
101°F
Davenport, OK
101 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
3h 37m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
$18
near mile 153.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 202.4-mile drive includes 44% highway driving. You'll experience an 88.6-mile stretch on the Indian Nation Turnpike before transitioning to surface roads. The change from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you encounter more local traffic and potentially fewer immediate services. Be prepared for a mix of faster highway cruising and slower, more rural road travel.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88.6 mi on Indian Nation Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 202.4 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (OK 375 / Indian Nation Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
981 ft518 ft
Total Climb
622 ft
Total Descent
244 ft
Highest Point
981 ft
~144.6 mi in
Elevation Range
464 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Antlers, OK to Stillwater, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tecumseh along the way.
Tecumseh
149.6 mi in|~2h 31m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Balanced Coffee Co
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Stillwater, OK
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su cl...
Stillwater, in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma, is home to Oklahoma State University (OSU). It has a distinct small town feel combined with a uniquely welcoming mid-west atmosphere, and OSU brings a young diverse population further enriching the city's culture. The population of 50,000 (2019) varies depending on the time of year from a peak during OSU's homecoming football weekend to the less crowded summer when most students are on break. Stillwater has several districts each with their own unique atmosphere and places to enjoy. Whether you are looking to shop in Downtown Stillwater's boutique shops, enjoy outdoor recreation on the edge of town, or wanting to live it up at a famous bar on The Strip, Stillwater has a place for everyone.
Top landmarks
•Pleasant Valley School — historic schoolhouse in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States
•Magruder Plots — human settlement in United States of America
•Citizens Bank Building — listed on the NRHP in Oklahoma
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 202.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 88.6 miles on Indian Nation Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.20 in tolls one way, starting with Indian Nation Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Stillwater, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (OK 375 / Indian Nation Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Stillwater, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
