Origin
Oilton, OK
Morning in Oilton on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oilton, 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
40m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oilton, OK
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Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
Oilton, OK to Stillwater, OK is 29.8 miles and takes about 40m via Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, and East 6th Avenue, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brief length and minimal highway involvement, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a leisurely exploration without feeling rushed. Plan for a single day to complete this journey comfortably.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| East 6th Avenue | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East Chicago Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South A Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
— 9.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oilton, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
162 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto OK 99
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South A Avenue
3
Continue on OK 99
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto OK 51
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on OK 51
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Chicago Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 51
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 51
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 51; OK 108
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OK 99 / South A Avenue
Turn right onto OK 99 / South A Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
OK 51 / Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Turn left onto OK 51 / Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.66 one way
$9.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Stillwater on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
40m 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 turn-heavy local drive with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets and county roads for the entire 29.8 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 9.1 miles on the Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway. Expect a driving experience characterized by frequent turns and changes in road type, rather than long, uninterrupted cruising. You'll likely encounter varied speed limits and local traffic patterns throughout the 40-minute journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 99 / South A Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oilton, OK to Stillwater, OK is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 99 / South A Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (OK 51 / Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
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 40m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway. 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 99 / South A Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (OK 51 / Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway): 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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