Origin
Crescent, OK
Late night in Crescent on Sunday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crescent, 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
52m
Distance
41.6 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crescent, OK
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Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion across the Oklahoma Great Plains, the 41.6-mile trek from Crescent to Stillwater is a straightforward choice. You can easily complete this drive in about 52 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that does not require an overnight stay. Budgeting roughly $6 for fuel is sufficient for the journey, which relies on local roads rather than major interstates. You will navigate using the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, North Portland Avenue, and West 6th Avenue to reach your destination. Because the entire route remains within the same region, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the trip. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that allows you to transition between these two communities with minimal logistical stress.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 23 mi | 26m |
| North Portland Avenue | 9 mi | 10m |
| West 6th Avenue | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| North Grand Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Monroe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 6th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
— 23 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crescent, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on this road
27 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Monroe Street
204 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Monroe Street
3
Turn right onto OK 74
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Grand Avenue
4
Continue on OK 74
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
North Portland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn slight right
132 ft
·
4 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto OK 51; CR 62
23 mi
·
26 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 51
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
West 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Crescent, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Monroe Street
Turn left onto East Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OK 74 / North Grand Avenue
Turn right onto OK 74 / North Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
11.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn slight right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
11.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
OK 51; CR 62 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Turn straight onto OK 51; CR 62 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.50 one way
$13.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Stillwater, OK
Late night in Stillwater on Sunday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 13 mph
0% chance
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
29 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
52m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. Since 0% of this route is on a traditional high-speed interstate, you will spend your time navigating surface roads and local connectors. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 23 miles along the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, providing the only significant period of steady driving. As you transition between the specified roads, the character of the journey shifts from rural stretches to the more localized traffic patterns near Stillwater. You should be prepared for frequent turns and varied road conditions that keep the drive engaging from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23 mi on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Monroe Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Crescent, OK to Stillwater, OK is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Monroe Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (OK 74 / North Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,141 ft
884 ft
Total Climb
362 ft
Total Descent
607 ft
Highest Point
1,141 ft
Elevation Range
256 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 41.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23 miles on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (East Monroe Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (OK 74 / North Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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