Origin
Minco, OK
Late night in Minco on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
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Trip from Minco, 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 56m
Distance
100.8 mi
162 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minco, OK
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Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
This 100.8-mile journey from Minco, OK, to Stillwater, OK, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes. You'll be covering ground primarily on OK 33, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, and the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, with about 48% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $16, making it an economical option. The drive offers a mixed experience, suitable for a relaxed day trip without the need for an overnight stop. As you travel within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, expect a consistent landscape throughout.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.4 miles from Minco, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 33 | 22.1 mi | 25m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 20.7 mi | 22m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.7 mi | 20m |
| US 81 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| South Perkins Road | 9 mi | 11m |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 3rd Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 33
— 22.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minco, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on OK 37; US 81
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 3rd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 81; OK 152
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 81; OK 152
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
4
Merge onto I 40; US 270
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 147B
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa, Wichita
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 44; OK 3
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 35; OK 66
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35; US 77
15 mi
·
15 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 157
Toward OK 33: Guthrie, Perkins, Cushing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto OK 33
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 33
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on OK 33
21 mi
·
24 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto US 177
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
South Perkins Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto OK 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, this trip offers excellent flexibility. You can depart from Minco, OK, at your leisure, and Stillwater, OK, is easily reachable within the same day. With no specific stops recommended, you have the freedom to create your own points of interest or simply enjoy the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a town or significant services is 22.1 miles on OK 33. The estimated fuel cost of $16 suggests you won't need frequent refueling stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank.
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 50.4 miles from Minco, OK, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.1 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 22 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.4 miles or 58m 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 33m
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 Minco, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Minco, OK
This is one driving day of about 100.8 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Minco, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on OK 33 for about 22.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.4 miles from Minco, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 13 and 100.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
8
34.1 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
37.4 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
69 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
6
100.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m 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
$15.76 one way
$31.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.30 | $34.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.40 | $38.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.26 | $44.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.58 | $4.84 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.11 | $6.45 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Stillwater, OK
Late night in Stillwater on Sunday
Local time
12:59 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
31 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
1h 56m 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...
3 mi from route
~9 min detour
$18
near mile 34.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending highway speeds with more local road conditions. Approximately 48% of the 100.8 miles will be on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.1 miles on OK 33. This route doesn't present a monotonous interstate grind; instead, you'll experience a varied driving rhythm. The road's personality shifts subtly as you progress, offering a comfortable pace for most of the 1 hour and 56 minute duration.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.1 mi on OK 33.
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 13 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.4 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Minco, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Wichita, Perkins and Cushing.
Wichita
34.1 mi in
|
~38m
Perkins
69 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Cushing
69 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 100.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.1 miles on OK 33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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: at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.4 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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