Trip from Locust 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 13m

Distance

118.7 mi

191 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 4m ★

6 AM

2h 13m

8 AM

2h 32m

10 AM

2h 20m

12 PM

2h 18m

3 PM

2h 21m

5 PM

2h 31m

8 PM

2h 8m

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

If you are planning a trip from Locust Grove to Stillwater, expect a straightforward 118.7-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 13 minutes. This route is designed for efficiency, relying heavily on major thoroughfares like the Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, the Cimarron Turnpike, and the Sand Springs Expressway. Because the entire drive sits within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, you won't experience drastic shifts in landscape or terrain. It is easily manageable as a single-day trip, making an overnight stay unnecessary unless your schedule requires it. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this drive is a budget-friendly way to connect these two Oklahoma points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

59.4 miles from Locust Grove, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m 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 Locust Grove, OK and Stillwater, OK.

Start on US 412 Alternate

0.5 mi · 1 min · Harold Andrews Boulevard

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn right onto OK 82

0.8 mi · 1 min · OK 82

Use the straight / left / 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 trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 2-hour and 13-minute trek without needing to schedule formal rest stops, though it is always wise to check your fuel levels before merging onto the turnpike. Given the highway-heavy nature of the route, keep a close watch on the speed limit transitions as you move between the expressways. If you prefer to avoid potential congestion, plan your departure to bypass peak traffic hours on the Sand Springs Expressway. Having your $18 fuel budget ready in advance will ensure you spend your time moving toward your destination rather than hunting for stations along the way.

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 59.4 miles from Locust Grove, OK, or about 1h 8m 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 26 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.4 miles or 1h 8m 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 47m

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 Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove, OK

This is one driving day of about 118.7 miles and 2h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Locust Grove, OK.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

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

Tulsa, OK

59 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

Claremore, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tulsa, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.4 miles from Locust Grove, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 118.7

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14053720300

Visit website

Sandwich Planet

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

2.3 mi

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 118.7

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 118.7

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14055331237

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 118.7

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 50.9

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 118.7

Stillwater, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 59.4

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 50.9

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 50.9

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

Tulsa Botanic Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 50.9

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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 112.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | OK 82

Turn right onto OK 82

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

39.1 mi into trip | ~45m 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...

49.4 mi into trip | ~57m 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...

105 mi into trip | ~1h 54m 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

112.1 mi into trip | ~2h 1m 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

$18.56 one way

$37.11 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$20.38	$40.75
premium	$4.89	$22.84	$45.69
diesel	$5.61	$26.21	$52.41

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

$19

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.6	$12.46	$5.70
Efficient EV	29.7	$10.39	$4.75
EV Truck/SUV	47.5	$16.62	$7.60

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Locust Grove, OK

Night in Locust Grove on Saturday

Local time

9:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stillwater, OK

Night in Stillwater on Saturday

Local time

9:49 PM

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

16 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

2h 13m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will find a steady rhythm behind the wheel, especially during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 31.4 miles on the Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway. The route prioritizes speed and direct connectivity over winding backroads, offering a predictable experience for those looking to reach Stillwater without frequent stops. Expect a consistent pace as you transition between the expressways and the turnpike. It is a functional, no-nonsense commute that favors highway efficiency over technical driving maneuvers.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

16 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 0.5 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 10 significant decision points across 118.7 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 0.5 miles (OK 82): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.1 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 49.4 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 Locust Grove, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Enid, Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport and Perkins Rd..

Enid

39.1 mi in | ~45m | via I 244; US 412

Tulsa

39.1 mi in | ~45m | via I 244; US 412

Tulsa International Airport

39.1 mi in | ~45m | via I 244; US 412

Perkins Rd.

111.9 mi in | ~2h 1m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 118.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). 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. 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 Locust Grove, 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

Nearby Places

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

Sandwich Planet

Francis Energy Charging Station

Francis Energy Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Francis Energy Charging Station

Francis Energy Charging Station

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Tulsa Botanic Garden

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Locust Grove, OK

Stillwater, OK

Same local time

16 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 13m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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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