Origin
Bristow, OK
Morning in Bristow on Tuesday
Local time
8:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristow, OK to Stillwater, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristow, OK
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Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
Bristow, OK to Stillwater, OK is 55.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m via OK 16, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Oklahoma. Expect a mixed driving experience that's manageable for a single day. Given the short distance, you won't face significant time constraints, making it an easy excursion. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick, uncomplicated journey between two points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 116th Street | 14.1 mi | 17m |
| OK 16 | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| South Perkins Road | 9 mi | 11m |
| OK 33 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Greenwood Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| CR E0760 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
East 116th Street
— 14.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristow, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on OK 16; OK 48
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Continue on OK 16
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 16
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on OK 16
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 16
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on OK 16
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 16
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 16
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
OK 16
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto 4th Street
501 ft
·
18 sec
·
4th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Old Shamrock Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Old Shamrock Road
8
Continue on Old Shamrock Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Shamrock Highway
9
Continue on E0760 Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
E0760 Road
10
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
this road
11
Continue on CR E0760
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
CR E0760
12
Turn right onto OK 99
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 99; CR NS356
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenwood Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto CR N3560
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 33; CR EW71
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 33; CR EW71
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 33; CR EW71
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto East North Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East North Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Continue on East North Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East North Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto North Noble Avenue
204 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Noble Avenue
21
Turn right onto OK 18; OK 33; CR EW71
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Continue on OK 18; OK 33; CR EW71
14 mi
·
17 min
·
East 116th Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn slight right
265 ft
·
9 sec
Use the right lane.
24
Turn straight onto US 177
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
South Perkins Road
25
Turn left onto OK 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Bristow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 14.5 and 55 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
4th Street
Turn left onto 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
19.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Turn right onto OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
OK 33; CR EW71
At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
30.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
OK 18; OK 33; CR EW71 / East Main Street
Turn right onto OK 18; OK 33; CR EW71 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
OK 51 / East 6th Avenue
Turn left onto OK 51 / East 6th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.66 one way
$17.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Stillwater, OK
Morning in Stillwater on Tuesday
Local time
8:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a 33% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster roads and more local routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.1 miles on East 116th Street, offering a brief period of consistent travel. As you transition from East 116th Street to OK 16 and then South Perkins Road, the character of the drive will shift, incorporating more varied road conditions. It's a mixed drive that provides a bit of everything without being overly demanding, keeping your attention engaged without being exhausting.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on East 116th Street.
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 14.5 miles in near 4th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 55.4 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 14.5 miles (4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (OK 33; CR EW71): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Bristow, OK
Full guide →Bristow is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma.
Arriving in Stillwater, OK
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 55.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 miles on East 116th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.5 miles (4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (OK 33; CR EW71): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stillwater, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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