Glenpool to Stillwater is 73 miles and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes via Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway and OK 33, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, one-day drive entirely within Oklahoma's Great Plains region. You'll primarily be on well-maintained state highways, making it an easy transition between these two communities. Expect a consistent driving experience without significant elevation changes or complex navigation. It’s a practical choice for a quick trip, easily manageable in an afternoon.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.5 miles from Glenpool, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
19.3 mi
22m
OK 33
11 mi
12m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.8 mi
10m
OK 48
8.1 mi
9m
East 6th Avenue
7.6 mi
11m
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
6.2 mi
5m
Creek Turnpike
5.3 mi
6m
Okmulgee Beeline
3.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
— 19.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenpool, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on South Barber Street West
45 ft·3 sec·South Barber Street West
2
Continue on South Barber Street West
0.3 mi·1 min·South Barber Street West
3
Turn left onto West 141st Street South
0.1 mi·21 sec·West 141st Street South
4
Turn right
0.3 mi·26 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on this road
368 ft·7 sec·this road
6
Merge onto US 75
3.2 mi·4 min·Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·45 sec
Toward OK 364 Toll West: Creek TurnpikeUse the sharp right lane.
8
Merge onto OK 364
4.4 mi·4 min·Creek Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 364
0.9 mi·1 min·Creek Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight lane.
10
Merge onto I 44
6.2 mi·5 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 211Toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, DrumrightUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
109 ft·4 sec
Toward OK 33 West: DrumrightUse the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto OK 33
11 mi·12 min·OK 33
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto OK 48
8.1 mi·9 min·OK 48
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto West 31st Street South
0.5 mi·57 sec·West 31st Street South
16
At end of road, turn left onto OK 51
16 mi·18 min·Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on OK 51
1.7 mi·3 min·East Chicago Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 51
3.0 mi·3 min·Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Continue on OK 51
8.8 mi·10 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on OK 51; OK 108
7.6 mi·11 min·East 6th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
21
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes, this trip is best tackled in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. With only 73 miles and a fuel cost estimated at $11, you won't need to worry extensively about frequent refueling stops. However, it's always wise to start with a full tank. The longest uninterrupted stretch on the Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway is 19.3 miles, so plan your most convenient break point before or after this segment. Enjoy the ease of this direct route and arrive in Stillwater with plenty of time to spare.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.5 miles from Glenpool, OK, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.3 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 16 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.5 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
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 Glenpool, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Glenpool, OK
This is one driving day of about 73 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Glenpool, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway for about 19.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 0.4 and 15.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.7 mi into trip|~2m in|US 75 / Okmulgee Beeline
Merge onto US 75 / Okmulgee Beeline toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
7
8.6 mi into trip|~11m in|OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
8
15.7 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 211
Toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright
8
15.9 mi into trip|~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward OK 33 West: Drumright
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward OK 33 West: Drumright
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.41 one way
$22.83 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.53
$25.06
premium
$4.89
$14.05
$28.10
diesel
$5.61
$16.12
$32.23
Estimated Tolls: $0.68
Creek Turnpike
(5.3 mi)$0.37
Turner Turnpike
(6.2 mi)$0.31
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
$11
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.9
0
$7.66
$3.50
Efficient EV
18.3
0
$6.39
$2.92
EV Truck/SUV
29.2
0
$10.22
$4.67
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Glenpool, OK
Late night
in Glenpool on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Stillwater, OK
Late night
in Stillwater on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 30m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed profile, with about 42% of the journey utilizing highway conditions. You'll encounter stretches on the Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway, including one notable segment of 19.3 miles without interruption. As you transition to OK 33 and the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, the character shifts slightly, offering a blend of faster-paced driving and more local road feel. The route is generally straightforward, designed for efficient travel across the Oklahoma landscape.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.3 mi on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 75 / Okmulgee Beeline): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Glenpool, OK to Stillwater, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Drumright along the way.
Drumright
15.7 mi in|~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 73 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.3 miles on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.68 in tolls one way, starting with Creek 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 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 75 / Okmulgee Beeline): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
