Trip from Kenwood, OK to Stillwater, OK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 36m

Distance

133.6 mi

215 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 26m ★

6 AM

2h 36m

8 AM

2h 57m

10 AM

2h 44m

12 PM

2h 41m

3 PM

2h 45m

5 PM

2h 56m

8 PM

2h 30m

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

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Trip Overview

This 133.6-mile journey from Kenwood, OK, to Stillwater, OK, is an easy one-day trip, taking about 2 hours and 36 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, Cimarron Turnpike, and Sand Springs Expressway, with 85% of the drive on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $20, this route is budget-friendly for a single day's adventure. It's a straightforward drive through the Great Plains region, perfect for a quick escape without needing an overnight stay. Consider this an efficient way to get from point A to point B.

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

66.8 miles from Kenwood, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway	31.4 mi	36m
Cimarron Turnpike	31 mi	29m
Sand Springs Expressway	14.8 mi	16m
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
Cherokee Turnpike	6.1 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway — 31.4 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

53 ft · 6 sec · this road

Turn left onto School Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · School Road

Continue on E0500 Road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · E0500 Road

Continue on E0508

5.8 mi · 9 min · E0508

Continue on Kenwood Road

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Kenwood Road

Turn left

1.6 mi · 2 min

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 54 sec · this road

Turn slight left onto E052.3

1.5 mi · 2 min · E052.3

At end of road, turn left onto OK 82

4.2 mi · 5 min · OK 82

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on OK 82

0.8 mi · 1 min · OK 82

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward US 412 West: Tulsa

Merge onto US 412

6.1 mi · 6 min · Cherokee Turnpike

Continue on US 412

31 mi · 36 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

Use the straight lane.

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.

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.

Continue on US 64; US 412

3.6 mi · 3 min · Keystone Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 412

31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 21A Toward Perkins Rd.

At end of road, turn left onto North Perkins Road

6.2 mi · 10 min · North Perkins Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto OK 51

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

OK 51

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short 2 hour and 36 minute drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever you prefer. With only one suggested stop and a manageable 133.6 miles, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. The estimated fuel cost is around $20, so plan accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 31.4 miles on the Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably. A midday departure could offer pleasant driving conditions.

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 66.8 miles from Kenwood, OK, or about 1h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.4 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 29 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.8 miles or 1h 23m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stillwater, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Kenwood, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Kenwood, OK

This is one driving day of about 133.6 miles and 2h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Kenwood, 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 Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway for about 31.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Owasso, OK

67 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

Chouteau, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tulsa, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.8 miles from Kenwood, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Cafe Mona

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14055333115

Visit website

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

2 mi

Sandwich Planet

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

2.3 mi

Cafe Mona

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14055333115

Visit website

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Stillwater, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.1 and 127 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

11.1 mi into trip | ~18m in | OK 82

At end of road, turn left onto OK 82

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

54 mi into trip | ~1h 8m 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...

64.3 mi into trip | ~1h 20m 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...

119.9 mi into trip | ~2h 17m 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

127 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | North Perkins Road

At end of road, turn left onto North Perkins Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.89 one way

$41.77 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$22.93	$45.87
premium	$4.89	$25.71	$51.42
diesel	$5.61	$29.50	$58.99

Estimated Tolls: $2.32

Cimarron Turnpike (37.9 mi) $1.89

Cherokee Turnpike (6.1 mi) $0.43

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

$21

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.1	$14.03	$6.41
Efficient EV	33.4	$11.69	$5.34
EV Truck/SUV	53.4	$18.70	$8.55

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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

Kenwood, OK

Late night in Kenwood on Tuesday

Local time

5:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stillwater, OK

Late night in Stillwater on Tuesday

Local time

5:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 13 mph 0% chance 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

11 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 36m 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 highway-focused drive for most of this trip. You'll spend 85% of your time on well-maintained highways, offering a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 31.4 miles on the Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, allowing for significant forward progress. While largely highway, the route offers a good balance for covering ground efficiently. The road character remains consistent for the majority of the journey, making it a predictable and smooth ride.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 31.4 mi on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway and Cimarron Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.1 miles in near OK 82.

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 11 significant decision points across 133.6 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 11.1 miles (OK 82): Lane positioning matters here; at 54 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; at 64.3 miles (US 412 / Sand Springs 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 Kenwood, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Enid, Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport and Perkins Rd..

Enid

54 mi in | ~1h 8m | via I 244; US 412

Tulsa

54 mi in | ~1h 8m | via I 244; US 412

Tulsa International Airport

54 mi in | ~1h 8m | via I 244; US 412

Perkins Rd.

126.8 mi in | ~2h 24m

About the Cities

Arriving in Stillwater, OK

Full guide →

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.

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 36m. Total distance: 133.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.4 miles on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.32 in tolls one way, starting with Cimarron 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.

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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Trip from Kenwood, OK to Stillwater, OK

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Cafe Mona

Cafe Mona

Waan Cafe

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

Planet Orange Cafe

Sandwich Planet

Francis Energy Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

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Francis Energy Charging Station

Francis Energy Charging Station

Tulsa Botanic Garden

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kenwood, OK

Stillwater, OK

Same local time

11 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 36m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Stillwater, OK

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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