Granite, OK to Stillwater, OK is 205.6 miles and takes about 3h 48m via Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and OK 33, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Oklahoma. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, it's a convenient option for a single-day trip. The route primarily utilizes highways but also includes stretches on surface roads, providing a mixed driving experience.
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
102.8 miles from Granite, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
94.3 mi
1h 37m
OK 6
30.1 mi
35m
OK 33
22.1 mi
25m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
19.7 mi
20m
Will Rogers Expressway
10.8 mi
13m
Great Western Cattle Trail
10.7 mi
10m
South Perkins Road
9 mi
11m
Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 94.3 mi, about 1h 37m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 26 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,965 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,275
Quietest
2 AM
~242 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on Parker Avenue
81 ft·4 sec·Parker Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·North Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR E1415
0.3 mi·59 sec·Mountain Avenue
4
Continue on Sulphur Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Sulphur Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto OK 6
30 mi·35 min·OK 6
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, WoodwardUse the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 40; OK 34
5.8 mi·6 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 40
11 mi·10 min·Great Western Cattle Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 40
24 mi·25 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi·2 min·Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 40
64 mi·1 hr 6 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 147BToward I 44 East: Tulsa, WichitaUse the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 44; OK 3
3.0 mi·3 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
7.7 mi·9 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: TulsaUse the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
5.1 mi·5 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on I 35; OK 66
4.1 mi·4 min·Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on I 35; US 77
15 mi·15 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 157Toward OK 33: Guthrie, Perkins, CushingUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto OK 33
0.9 mi·1 min·OK 33
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on OK 33
21 mi·24 min·OK 33
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto US 177
9.0 mi·11 min·South Perkins Road
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto OK 51
0.4 mi·1 min·East 6th Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 48m estimated drive time, leaving Granite in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Stillwater comfortably. The route has only one recommended stop, so you can choose your timing based on your needs. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 94.3-mile segment on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent. The $33 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a buffer. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility in your departure and stop schedule.
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 102.8 miles from Granite, OK, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.3 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 45 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.8 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
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 Granite, 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 Granite, OK
This is one driving day of about 205.6 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Granite, 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 Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 94.3 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 0.9 and 173.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|OK 6
At end of road, turn left onto OK 6
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
31 mi into trip|~38m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, Woodward
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, W...
8
138.9 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 44 East: Tulsa, Wichita
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 147B
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa, Wichita
8
142.2 mi into trip|~2h 34m 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
173.8 mi into trip|~3h 9m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.36 one way
$60.72 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$33.52
$67.04
premium
$4.72
$38.17
$76.35
diesel
$4.80
$38.82
$77.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.7
0
$21.59
$9.87
Efficient EV
51.4
0
$17.99
$8.22
EV Truck/SUV
82.2
1
$28.78
$13.16
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Granite, OK
Late night
in Granite on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
S 7 to 16 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Stillwater, OK
Late night
in Stillwater on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
S 3 to 9 mph15% chanceLive 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
4 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
3h 48m 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
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
$18
near mile 141.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 33% of this 205.6-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is 94.3 miles, offering a good period of cruising. After that, you'll transition to OK 6 and then OK 33, which are primarily surface roads. Expect a rural feel with fewer exits as you move away from the main highway.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 94.3 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.9 miles in near OK 6.
Driving Effort7/10
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 205.6 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 0.9 miles (OK 6): Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,858 ft896 ft
Total Climb
370 ft
Total Descent
1,091 ft
Highest Point
1,858 ft
~29.4 mi in
Elevation Range
963 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Granite, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Woodward, Wichita, Perkins and Cushing.
Stillwater, in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma, is home to Oklahoma State University (OSU). It has a distinct small town feel combined with a uniquely welcoming mid-west atmosphere, and OSU brings a young diverse population further enriching the city's culture. The population of 50,000 (2019) varies depending on the time of year from a peak during OSU's homecoming football weekend to the less crowded summer when most students are on break. Stillwater has several districts each with their own unique atmosphere and places to enjoy. Whether you are looking to shop in Downtown Stillwater's boutique shops, enjoy outdoor recreation on the edge of town, or wanting to live it up at a famous bar on The Strip, Stillwater has a place for everyone.
Top landmarks
•Pleasant Valley School — historic schoolhouse in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States
•Magruder Plots — human settlement in United States of America
•Citizens Bank Building — listed on the NRHP in Oklahoma
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 205.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 94.3 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (OK 6): Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Stillwater, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
