Origin
Del City, OK
Night in Del City on Saturday
Local time
11:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Del City, 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 15m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
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.
Del City, OK
Tomás Prado Lynch
Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Del City to Stillwater, you are looking at a manageable 63.4-mile trek across the Oklahoma Great Plains. Expect the drive to take about 1 hour and 15 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it is an incredibly budget-friendly option for travelers. Because of the short duration, there is no need to split this journey into an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via OK 33, the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, and South Perkins Road. This route offers a straightforward transition between these two Great Plains communities, providing a practical way to reach your destination without the stress of a multi-day haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 33 | 22.1 mi | 25m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 20.1 mi | 20m |
| South Perkins Road | 9 mi | 11m |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Sunnylane Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 33
— 22.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Del City, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on Southeast 22nd Street
169 ft
·
11 sec
·
Southeast 22nd Street
2
Turn right onto South Sunnylane Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunnylane Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto Tinker Diagonal
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
488 ft
·
13 sec
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
5
Merge onto I 40; US 270
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 153
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
7
Merge onto I 35; US 62
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 35
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, I 44 East, OK 66 East
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35; OK 66
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 35; US 77
15 mi
·
15 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 157
Toward OK 33: Guthrie, Perkins, Cushing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto OK 33
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 33
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on OK 33
21 mi
·
24 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto US 177
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
South Perkins Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto OK 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Del City, 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 and 63 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Sunnylane Road
Turn right onto South Sunnylane Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Tinker Diagonal
Turn left onto Tinker Diagonal
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 153
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
8
31.6 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
63 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
$9.91 one way
$19.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Night in Stillwater on Saturday
Local time
11:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
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 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 mixed profile that keeps the journey from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. While about 41% of the route consists of highway driving, the road changes character as you progress through the region. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.1 miles on OK 33, allowing for a steady pace before transitioning to local roads like South Perkins Road. The experience behind the wheel is balanced, offering a blend of faster highway segments and calmer stretches. Expect a functional, direct path that moves you efficiently through the landscape, giving you a clear view of the open terrain characteristic of this part of Oklahoma.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.1 mi on OK 33.
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 early in the drive near South Sunnylane Road.
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 63.4 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: near the start (South Sunnylane Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Tinker Diagonal): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Del City, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Perkins and Cushing.
Perkins
31.6 mi in
|
~36m
Cushing
31.6 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 63.4 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 (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.1 miles on OK 33. 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: near the start (South Sunnylane Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Tinker Diagonal): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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