Origin
Morris, OK
Late night in Morris on Tuesday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
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Trip from Morris, OK to Stillwater, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
102.7 mi
165 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 58m
★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morris, OK
Lukas Kosc
Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
Morris, OK to Stillwater, OK is 102.7 miles and takes about 2h 7m via Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway and OK 33, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. The majority of the route is on main roads, making it a practical choice for a quick connection between these Oklahoma towns. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to travel without a lot of complexity, keeping your travel time and budget in mind.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.3 miles from Morris, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway | 19.3 mi | 22m |
| Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| OK 33 | 11 mi | 12m |
| Okmulgee Beeline | 9.6 mi | 12m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| OK 48 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| East 6th Avenue | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 6.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
— 19.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morris, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on OK 52
19 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Hughes Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 62
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Ozark Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on US 62
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto OK 56 Loop
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
University Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto US 75
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Wood Drive
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 75
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 75
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
8
Continue on US 75
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Toward OK 364 Toll West: Creek Turnpike
Use the sharp right lane.
10
Merge onto OK 364
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 364
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight lane.
12
Merge onto I 44
6.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 211
Toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
109 ft
·
4 sec
Toward OK 33 West: Drumright
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto OK 33
11 mi
·
12 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto OK 48
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
OK 48
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto West 31st Street South
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
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West 31st Street South
18
At end of road, turn left onto OK 51
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on OK 51
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Chicago Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Continue on OK 51
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Continue on OK 51
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on OK 51; OK 108
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Trip Plan
With a drive of just over two hours, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best, whether it's a morning departure or an afternoon start. The estimated fuel cost of $16 suggests you won't need to worry too much about frequent stops for gas, but it's always wise to top off before you leave Morris. Given the relatively short distance, you can easily complete this trip in one day, so plan for a single, straightforward drive. Keep an eye out for the transitions between the main highways as you make your way toward 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.3 miles from Morris, OK, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.3 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 23 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 42m
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 Morris, 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 Morris, OK
This is one driving day of about 102.7 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Morris, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway for about 19.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.3 miles from Morris, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.6 — 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
|
US 62 / West Ozark Street
Turn left onto US 62 / West Ozark Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 75 / North Wood Drive
Turn right onto US 75 / North Wood Drive toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
7
38.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
8
45.4 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 211
Toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright
8
45.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward OK 33 West: Drumright
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward OK 33 West: Drumright
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.06 one way
$32.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.63 | $35.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.76 | $39.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.67 | $45.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.68
Creek Turnpike
(5.3 mi)
$0.37
Turner Turnpike
(6.2 mi)
$0.31
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
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.78 | $4.93 |
| Efficient EV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.38 | $6.57 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Stillwater, OK
Late night in Stillwater on Tuesday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
20 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 7m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 33% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway, Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway, and OK 33. The longest uninterrupted segment is 19.3 miles, providing a good sense of the road's flow. Expect a blend of driving conditions, from potentially faster highway travel to navigating local roads as you approach your destination. It's not a monotonous cruise, but rather a varied journey that keeps you engaged.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.3 mi on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive near US 62 / West Ozark Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 102.7 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: near the start (US 62 / West Ozark Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (US 75 / North Wood Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.3 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Morris, OK to Stillwater, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Drumright along the way.
Drumright
45.4 mi in
|
~55m
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 7m. Total distance: 102.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.3 miles on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.68 in tolls one way, starting with Creek 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 62 / West Ozark Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (US 75 / North Wood Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.3 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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