Origin
McLoud, OK
Late night in McLoud on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McLoud, OK to Stillwater, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McLoud, OK
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Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 53.6-mile drive from McLoud, OK, to Stillwater, OK, is easily manageable within a single day, taking about an hour to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads like North Main Street and South Perkins Road, with no highway travel involved. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, making it an economical option. Given its short distance and local road profile, this trip is perfect for a quick excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent regional feel throughout your journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 177 | 33.8 mi | 41m |
| South Perkins Road | 9 mi | 11m |
| US 62 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| OK 102 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 6th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 177
— 33.8 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLoud, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on OK 102; OK 270
153 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Broadway Street
2
Turn right onto OK 102
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 102
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 102
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 62
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 62
5
Turn left onto US 177
34 mi
·
41 min
·
US 177
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71; US 177
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 116th Street
7
Turn slight right
265 ft
·
9 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto US 177
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
South Perkins Road
9
Turn left onto OK 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from McLoud, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OK 102 / North Main Street
Turn right onto OK 102 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 62
Turn right onto US 62
Navigation decision point
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 177
Turn left onto US 177
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
43.1 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street
Turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street
Navigation decision point
6
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
OK 51 / East 6th Avenue
Turn left onto OK 51 / East 6th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.36 one way
$16.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.30 | $20.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Stillwater, OK
Late night in Stillwater on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Warwick, OK
27 mi in
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 9m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway mileage to speak of. The entire 53.6 miles will keep you engaged with frequent directional changes as you traverse through communities. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch noted, be prepared for consistent navigation. This drive is characterized by its local road nature, meaning you'll be passing through towns and rural areas rather than high-speed corridors, making the 1-hour duration feel more like a journey through the landscape.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.8 mi on US 177.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 177 and South Perkins Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 102 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 102 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (US 62): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (US 177): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.8 miles on US 177. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (OK 102 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (US 62): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (US 177): 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.
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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