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Trip from Cache, OK to Stillwater, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h

Distance

161.9 mi

261 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 49m ★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Oklahoma

Cache, OK

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Downtown Stillwater, OK, OK

Stillwater, OK

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Trip Overview

This 161.9-mile drive from Cache, Oklahoma, to Stillwater, Oklahoma, is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours to complete. You'll primarily be on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Will Rogers Expressway, and OK 33, with about 80% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $25, making it an economical option. This highway-focused drive is a straightforward journey through the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, offering a practical and efficient way to get from point A to point B without needing an overnight stop.

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

80.9 miles from Cache, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 61.2 mi 1h 2m
Will Rogers Expressway 23.6 mi 28m
OK 33 22.1 mi 25m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 19.7 mi 20m
US 62 14.4 mi 16m
South Perkins Road 9 mi 11m
Pioneer Expressway 4.6 mi 4m
Shannon Miller Parkway 4.1 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Harry E. Bailey Turnpike — 61.2 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cache, OK and Stillwater, OK.

1

Start on B Avenue

0.2 mi · 55 sec · B Avenue
2

At end of road, turn right onto South 8th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South 8th Street
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
4

Merge onto US 62

7.0 mi · 7 min · US 62
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork onto US 62

7.2 mi · 8 min · US 62
Toward Rogers Lane Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto US 62

0.3 mi · 32 sec · US 62
7

Merge onto I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281

1.4 mi · 1 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Toward I 44 East, US 62 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
8

Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281

4.6 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on I 44

61 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 East: Chickasha, Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 44; US 62

16 mi · 18 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

7.7 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

5.1 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on I 35; OK 66

4.1 mi · 4 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on I 35; US 77

15 mi · 15 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 157 Toward OK 33: Guthrie, Perkins, Cushing Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn right onto OK 33

0.9 mi · 1 min · OK 33
Use the right lane.
17

Continue on OK 33

21 mi · 24 min · OK 33
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn left onto US 177

9.0 mi · 11 min · South Perkins Road
Use the left lane.
19

Turn left onto OK 51

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 6th Avenue
Use the left lane.
20

Arrive at destination

OK 51

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 3-hour duration, this trip is best tackled in one go. Aim for an early departure from Cache to maximize your day in Stillwater, and consider making your single planned stop midway to stretch your legs. With a fuel cost estimated at $25, you won't need to worry too much about frequent refueling. Keep an eye on the highway signs as you navigate the transitions between the turnpike, expressway, and OK 33, especially as you get closer to Stillwater.

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 80.9 miles from Cache, OK, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.2 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 36 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 80.9 miles or 1h 25m 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 25m

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 Cache, 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 Cache, OK

This is one driving day of about 161.9 miles and 3h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Cache, 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 Harry E. Bailey Turnpike for about 61.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city and state capital of Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oklahoma City, OK

81 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

Cyril, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Moore, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.9 miles from Cache, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Harry E. Bailey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 161.9

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14053720300

Visit website

Sandwich Planet

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

2.3 mi

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 161.9

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14053720300

Visit website

Sandwich Planet

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 161.9

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14055331237

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 161.9

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 161.9

Stillwater, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 115.6

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 115.6

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13132626722

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 115.6

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 104.1

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Science Museum Oklahoma

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 104.1

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14056026664

Visit website

Oklahoma State Capitol

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 104.1

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14055213356

Visit website

Elmer Thomas Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 11.6

Lawton, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+15805813400

Scissortail Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 92.5

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14054456277

Visit website

Bricktown River Walk Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 92.5

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 4:30 am–11 pm

+14052353500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 161.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | South 8th Street

At end of road, turn right onto South 8th Street

Navigation decision point

7
8.1 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 62

Keep slight right at fork onto US 62 toward Rogers Lane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Rogers Lane
8
98.6 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
8
130.1 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Take the exit toward OK 33: Guthrie, Perkins, Cushing

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 157 Toward OK 33: Guthrie, Perkins, Cushing
6
161.5 mi into trip | ~2h 59m 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

$25.31 one way

$50.62 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $27.79 $55.58
premium $4.89 $31.16 $62.31
diesel $5.61 $35.75 $71.49

Estimated Tolls: $4.28

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (61.2 mi) $4.28

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

$25

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.6 0 $17.00 $7.77
Efficient EV 40.5 0 $14.17 $6.48
EV Truck/SUV 64.8 0 $22.67 $10.36

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% 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 Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Cache, OK

Night in Cache on Saturday

Local time

9:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stillwater, OK

Night in Stillwater on Saturday

Local time

9:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Chance Rain Showers

N 15 mph 48% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 3:20AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 3:11AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

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

12 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 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

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $18 near mile 100.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 80% of the drive utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 61.2 miles along the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. While largely a highway drive, the transition onto OK 33 will offer a slightly different feel as you approach your destination. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours, allowing you to cover ground quickly.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.2 mi on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and Will Rogers Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South 8th Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 161.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.6 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Cache, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Perkins and Cushing.

Oklahoma City

21.6 mi in | ~25m | via I 44

Perkins

130.1 mi in | ~2h 21m

Cushing

130.1 mi in | ~2h 21m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 161.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 61.2 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.28 in tolls one way, starting with Harry E. Bailey 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.6 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Stillwater, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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