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Trip from Perkins, 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

16m

Distance

11.1 mi

18 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 15m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Oklahoma, United States

Perkins, OK

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Downtown Stillwater, OK, OK

Stillwater, OK

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between Perkins and Stillwater, this 11.1-mile journey is an ideal choice. Spanning just 16 minutes of travel time, the trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion within the Great Plains. You won't need to worry about complex logistics or overnight stays, as the route is short enough to handle with ease. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, it is a very budget-friendly way to move between these two Oklahoma towns. The simplicity of the drive makes it a practical option for anyone needing to connect between these locations efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Perkins Road 9 mi 11m
East 116th Street 0.9 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
East 6th Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: South Perkins Road — 9 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Perkins, OK and Stillwater, OK.

1

Start on US 177

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
2

Turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71; US 177

0.9 mi · 1 min · East 116th Street
3

Turn slight right

265 ft · 9 sec
Use the right lane.
4

Turn straight onto US 177

9.0 mi · 11 min · South Perkins Road
5

Turn left onto OK 51

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 6th Avenue
Use the left lane.
6

Arrive at destination

OK 51

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street

Turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street

Navigation decision point

3
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Turn slight right

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
10.7 mi into trip | ~15m 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

$1.74 one way

$3.47 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.91 $3.81
premium $4.89 $2.14 $4.27
diesel $5.61 $2.45 $4.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.3 0 $1.17 $0.53
Efficient EV 2.8 0 $0.97 $0.44
EV Truck/SUV 4.4 0 $1.55 $0.71

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Perkins, OK

Late night in Perkins on Sunday

Local time

2:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SSW 20 mph 56% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 6:30AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 6:28AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Stillwater, OK

Late night in Stillwater on Sunday

Local time

2:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 20 mph 54% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 6:30AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 6:28AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

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

16m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than a monotonous highway cruise. You will spend your entire journey on local roads, as this route features a 0% highway share. The navigation relies on South Perkins Road, East 116th Street, and South Main Street to get you to your destination. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 9 miles spent on South Perkins Road. Because you are navigating local streets, stay alert for the frequent turns that define the character of this short transit.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on South Perkins Road.

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 around 0.8 miles in near OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Perkins, OK to Stillwater, OK is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (OK 51 / East 6th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

16m 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 miles on South Perkins Road. 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: at 0.8 miles (OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (OK 51 / East 6th Avenue): 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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