Origin
Newkirk, OK
Late night in Newkirk on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newkirk, 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 12m
Distance
54.2 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newkirk, OK
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Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
This 54.2-mile drive from Newkirk, OK, to Stillwater, OK, is a straightforward, one-day trip that takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes. Primarily on US 177, with segments of North Pleasantview Road and Sid Cookerly Memorial Highway, this route keeps you on well-established roads for most of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of around $8, it's an economical excursion. Both your origin and destination are located within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent, open-country scenery. This route is perfect for a quick hop between these two Oklahoma towns, requiring no overnight stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 177 | 37.3 mi | 45m |
| North Pleasantview Road | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Sid Cookerly Memorial Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| North Boomer Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West South Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 6th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 177
— 37.3 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newkirk, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on East 7th Street
69 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 7th Street
2
Turn left onto US 77
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 77
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West South Street
Use the left / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 77
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Sid Cookerly Memorial Highway
5
Continue on US 77; OK 11
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
North Pleasantview Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 177
37 mi
·
45 min
·
US 177
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto North Boomer Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Boomer Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto OK 51
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
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 27.1 miles from Newkirk, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.1 — 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
|
US 77 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 77 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 77 / West South Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 77 / West South Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
52.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
North Boomer Road
Keep slight left at fork onto North Boomer Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
$8.47 one way
$16.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.30 | $18.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.43 | $20.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 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 | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
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
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 12m 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 highway-focused experience for about 69% of this 54.2-mile journey. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 37.3 miles along US 177, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While primarily highway, the inclusion of other named roads like North Pleasantview Road and Sid Cookerly Memorial Highway suggests a potential for slightly varied road conditions as you approach your destination. This drive is designed for efficiency, with minimal technical driving and a focus on getting you from point A to point B.
69% 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: 37.3 mi on US 177.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 177 and North Pleasantview Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 77 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 4 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 (US 77 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (US 77 / West South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.1 miles (North Boomer Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 54.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.3 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 (US 77 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (US 77 / West South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.1 miles (North Boomer Road): 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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