Origin
Pawnee, OK
Late night in Pawnee on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pawnee, 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
38m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pawnee, OK
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Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
Pawnee, OK to Stillwater, OK is 27.9 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Harrison Street and US 177, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within the familiar Great Plains region of Oklahoma, making it a simple hop between two points. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly local roads with some highway time, ideal for a quick errand or a short scenic detour. It's a drive that requires minimal planning, letting you focus on your destination. You'll find it's a practical choice for a quick local journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Street | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| US 177 | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| North Boomer Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East 6th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harrison Street
— 15.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawnee, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on 6th Street
44 ft
·
7 sec
·
6th Street
2
Turn left onto US 64
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Harrison Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto US 177
10 mi
·
13 min
·
US 177
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto North Boomer Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Boomer Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto OK 51
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.9 — 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 64 / Harrison Street
Turn left onto US 64 / Harrison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 177
Turn left onto US 177
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
25.8 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
27.9 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
$4.36 one way
$8.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
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
Late night in Stillwater on Sunday
Local time
1:02 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
21 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
38m 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 drive offers a mixed driving experience, with 36% of the journey on highway stretches. You'll encounter about 15.6 miles on Harrison Street as the longest uninterrupted part of your trip, giving you a chance to settle in. The route blends the feel of local roads with the efficiency of US 177, creating a varied pace as you travel. It’s not a monotonous journey, but rather a dynamic segment that keeps things interesting for its short duration. You’ll notice the landscape is consistent with the Great Plains profile throughout.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on Harrison Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 64 / Harrison 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 38m 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 64 / Harrison Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles (US 177): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 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 38m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on Harrison Street. 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 64 / Harrison Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles (US 177): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 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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