Origin
Choctaw, OK
Night in Choctaw on Saturday
Local time
11:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
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Trip from Choctaw, 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
1h 10m
Distance
57.5 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Choctaw, OK
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Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trek from Choctaw to Stillwater, you are looking at a straightforward 57.5-mile journey through the heart of the Great Plains. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 1 hour and 10 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting around $9 for fuel should cover your transit costs, keeping the trip very affordable. Because the route is entirely contained within Oklahoma, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a highly practical connection for those needing to travel between these two points efficiently. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to make the trip as fast or as relaxed as your schedule allows.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 177 | 21.5 mi | 27m |
| Kickapoo Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 9m |
| South Perkins Road | 9 mi | 11m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 8.4 mi | 8m |
| Northeast 23rd Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| US Historic 66 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 6th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 177
— 21.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Choctaw, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on Muzzy Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Muzzy Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 62
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Northeast 23rd Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Kickapoo Turnpike Northbound
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 335
10 mi
·
9 min
·
Kickapoo Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 149B
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
6
Merge onto I 44
8.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 158
Toward OK 66: Wellston
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 66
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Historic 66; OK 66
9
Turn left onto US 177
21 mi
·
27 min
·
US 177
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71; US 177
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 116th Street
11
Turn slight right
265 ft
·
9 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto US 177
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
South Perkins Road
13
Turn left onto OK 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Choctaw, 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 0.3 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 62 / Northeast 23rd Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 62 / Northeast 23rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward Kickapoo Turnpike Northbound
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Kickapoo Turnpike Northbound
6
15.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 149B
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward OK 66: Wellston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 158
Toward OK 66: Wellston
6
25.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 177
Turn left onto US 177
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.99 one way
$17.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.07 | $22.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.13
Kickapoo Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$0.71
Turner Turnpike
(8.4 mi)
$0.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Night in Stillwater on Saturday
Local time
11:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Warwick, OK
29 mi in
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
2 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
1h 10m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with roughly 70% of your time spent on higher-speed roads. You will navigate a combination of the Kickapoo Turnpike, US 177, and South Perkins Road to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 21.5 miles on US 177, which provides a steady rhythm to the middle portion of your journey. Expect the character of the road to shift as you transition from the turnpike onto the state highway system. Overall, the route avoids the monotony of a purely interstate grind while maintaining a consistent pace that keeps your travel time well under an hour and a half.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.5 mi on US 177.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 177 and Kickapoo Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 62 / Northeast 23rd Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.5 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 0.3 miles (US 62 / Northeast 23rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Choctaw, OK to Stillwater, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Kickapoo Turnpike Northbound along the way.
Kickapoo Turnpike Northbound
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 57.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.5 miles on US 177. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.13 in tolls one way, starting with Kickapoo 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.
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 0.3 miles (US 62 / Northeast 23rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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