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Trip from Grove, OK to Stillwater, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 59m

Distance

161 mi

259 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 48m ★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Grove, OK, OK

Grove, OK

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Downtown Stillwater, OK, OK

Stillwater, OK

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Trip Overview

Spanning 161 miles across the heart of Oklahoma, this drive from Grove to Stillwater typically takes about 2 hours and 59 minutes to complete. Because the route is straightforward and efficient, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $24 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Great Plains communities. You will rely heavily on major thoroughfares, including the Will Rogers Turnpike, the Cimarron Turnpike, and the Sand Springs Expressway. Since the entire trip takes place within the same region, you can anticipate a consistent landscape and steady driving conditions throughout.

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

80.5 miles from Grove, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Will Rogers Turnpike 60.2 mi 1h
Cimarron Turnpike 31 mi 29m
Sand Springs Expressway 14.8 mi 16m
US 59 14.1 mi 20m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway 10.3 mi 12m
Keystone Expressway 8.7 mi 9m
Cimarron Turnpike Spur 6.9 mi 7m
North Perkins Road 6.2 mi 10m
Longest stretch: Will Rogers Turnpike — 60.2 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grove, OK and Stillwater, OK.

1

Start on South Main Street

292 ft · 15 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn left onto West O'Daniel Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · West O'Daniel Parkway
3

Turn right onto US 59

14 mi · 19 min · US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on US 59; US 69; US Historic 66

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 59; US 69; US Historic 66
Toward US 59 North, US 69 North: Miami Use the straight lane.
5

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin Use the sharp right lane.
6

Turn straight onto US 60

512 ft · 8 sec · US 60
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward PIKEPASS Only Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 44

60 mi · 1 hr · Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

5.1 mi · 6 min · I 44
Exit 34 Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412

10 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 236B Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, Enid, Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 412

15 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway
Exit 5B Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs Use the slight left lane.
13

Continue on US 64; US 412

3.6 mi · 3 min · Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 64; US 412

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on US 64; US 412

5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on US 412

31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur

6.9 mi · 7 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur
Exit 27 Toward OK 312 West: Stillwater Use the right lane.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 21A Toward Perkins Rd.
19

At end of road, turn left onto North Perkins Road

6.2 mi · 10 min · North Perkins Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
20

Turn right onto OK 51

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Arrive at destination

OK 51

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than rushing to beat the sunset. You should budget for exactly one stop along the way to stretch your legs and refresh, as the nearly three-hour duration can become monotonous on the open turnpikes. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the initial 60.2-mile stretch on the Will Rogers Turnpike, as that is your longest continuous segment without a pause. Planning your single stop near the transition between the Will Rogers and Cimarron Turnpikes can help break up the drive effectively. By keeping your pace steady and utilizing the major expressways provided, you will find this an easy transition between Grove and Stillwater.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.5 miles from Grove, OK, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.2 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 35 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 80.5 miles or 1h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 25m

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 Grove, 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 Grove, OK

This is one driving day of about 161 miles and 2h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Grove, 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 Will Rogers Turnpike for about 60.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tulsa, OK

81 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

Pryor, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Catoosa, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.5 miles from Grove, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Will Rogers Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Drake's Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Grove, Oklahoma

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+19187864089

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

2 mi

Sandwich Planet

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

2.3 mi

Drake's Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Grove, Oklahoma

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+19187864089

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 161

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14053720300

Visit website

Sandwich Planet

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 161

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14055331237

Visit website

The Summit Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $50 to $10

Afton, Oklahoma

Hours: 4–9 pm

+19182574203

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 161

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 92

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 161

Stillwater, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 92

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Monkey Island, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 92

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

Tulsa Botanic Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 92

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19182890330

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 15.4 and 147.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
15.4 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PIKEPASS Only

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward PIKEPASS Only
9
76.2 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | I 44

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 34 Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tuls...
9
81.3 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, Enid, Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 236B Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, E...
9
91.6 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 5B Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...
8
147.2 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | Cimarron Turnpike Spur

Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur toward OK 312 West: Stillwater

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 27 Toward OK 312 West: Stillwater

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.17 one way

$50.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $27.64 $55.27
premium $4.89 $30.98 $61.97
diesel $5.61 $35.55 $71.09

Estimated Tolls: $4.90

Will Rogers Turnpike (60.2 mi) $3.01
Cimarron Turnpike (37.9 mi) $1.89

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

$25

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.3 0 $16.90 $7.73
Efficient EV 40.3 0 $14.09 $6.44
EV Truck/SUV 64.4 0 $22.54 $10.30

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (66% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Grove, OK

Night in Grove on Saturday

Local time

11:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Stillwater, OK

Night in Stillwater on Saturday

Local time

11:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 13 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

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

6 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

2h 59m 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?

With a high highway share of 94 percent, this trip is designed for those who prefer a fast-paced, highway-focused experience rather than winding backroads. You will spend a significant portion of your time on major turnpikes, where the longest uninterrupted stretch lasts for 60.2 miles on the Will Rogers Turnpike. The road character remains consistent and efficient, prioritizing speed and connectivity over technical curves or scenic detours. Behind the wheel, you should expect a predictable, high-speed environment that allows you to make steady progress toward your destination. It is a classic interstate-style grind that favors utility and direct travel times.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.2 mi on Will Rogers Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Turnpike and Cimarron Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 161 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 15.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.3 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.

Between Grove, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Pikepass Only, Enid, Tulsa and Tulsa International Airport.

Joplin

14.7 mi in | ~21m

Pikepass Only

15.4 mi in | ~23m

Enid

81.3 mi in | ~1h 31m | via I 244; US 412

Tulsa

81.3 mi in | ~1h 31m | via I 244; US 412

Tulsa International Airport

81.3 mi in | ~1h 31m | via I 244; US 412

About the Cities

Starting in Grove, OK

Full guide →

Grove is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma. With Grand Lake o' The Cherokees at its doorstep, it's a retiree's and fisherman's haven.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 161 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 60.2 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.90 in tolls one way, starting with Will Rogers 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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 15.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.3 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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