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Trip from Skiatook, 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 42m

Distance

86.4 mi

139 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 35m ★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m

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

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human settlement in Osage County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Skiatook, OK

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Downtown Stillwater, OK, OK

Stillwater, OK

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Trip Overview

This 78.3-mile drive from Skiatook, OK to Stillwater, OK is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, it's an economical journey. You'll primarily be on East 146th Street North and US 75 South, with no highway driving, suggesting a more local feel. This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a turn-heavy local drive. Both destinations are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent, open landscapes throughout your journey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.2 miles from Skiatook, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cimarron Turnpike 31 mi 29m
Sand Springs Expressway 14.4 mi 16m
Keystone Expressway 8.7 mi 9m
Cimarron Turnpike Spur 6.9 mi 7m
North Perkins Road 6.2 mi 10m
North Cincinnati Avenue 5.5 mi 7m
OK 11 5.4 mi 8m
L. L. Tisdale Parkway 3.2 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Cimarron Turnpike — 31 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Osage Street

48 ft · 5 sec · South Osage Street
2

Turn right onto OK 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · East W.C. Rogers Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto OK 11

5.5 mi · 7 min · North Cincinnati Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on OK 11

5.4 mi · 8 min · OK 11
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
5

Turn right onto East 46th Street North

1.0 mi · 1 min · East 46th Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
Use the straight / left lanes.
7

Turn right onto East 36th Street North

0.3 mi · 42 sec · East 36th Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn left onto CR LL

3.2 mi · 4 min · L. L. Tisdale Parkway
Use the left lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Toward US 64 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51

14 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on US 64; US 412

3.6 mi · 3 min · Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on US 64; US 412

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on US 64; US 412

5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 412

31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur

6.9 mi · 7 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur
Exit 27 Toward OK 312 West: Stillwater Use the right lane.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 21A Toward Perkins Rd.
17

At end of road, turn left onto North Perkins Road

6.2 mi · 10 min · North Perkins Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
18

Turn right onto OK 51

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Arrive at destination

OK 51

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 26-minute duration, this 78.3-mile trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps after a relaxed breakfast in Skiatook. There are no specific stops recommended, so you can gauge your need for breaks based on comfort. Pay close attention to East 146th Street North and US 75 South for any local road construction or detours, as this is a turn-heavy local drive. With a fuel cost around $12, you won't need frequent refueling, but it's always wise to start with a full tank.

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 43.2 miles from Skiatook, OK, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31 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 19 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.2 miles or 55m 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 24m

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 Skiatook, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Skiatook, OK

This is one driving day of about 86.4 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Skiatook, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Cimarron Turnpike for about 31 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Sand Springs, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sand Springs, OK

43 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

Tulsa, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mannford, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.2 miles from Skiatook, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.4

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14053720300

Visit website

Sandwich Planet

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

2.3 mi

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.4

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14053720300

Visit website

Sandwich Planet

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 86.4

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14055331237

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 24.7

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 86.4

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 18.5

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 86.4

Stillwater, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 18.5

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 18.5

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

Tulsa Botanic Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 12.3

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19182890330

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 79.8 — 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 | OK 20 / East W.C. Rogers Boulevard

Turn right onto OK 20 / East W.C. Rogers Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | OK 11 / North Cincinnati Avenue

Turn right onto OK 11 / North Cincinnati Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
17.2 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 64 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 64 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
8
72.7 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | Cimarron Turnpike Spur

Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur toward OK 312 West: Stillwater

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 27 Toward OK 312 West: Stillwater
7
79.8 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | North Perkins Road

At end of road, turn left onto North Perkins Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.51 one way

$27.02 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.83 $29.66
premium $4.89 $16.63 $33.25
diesel $5.61 $19.08 $38.15

Estimated Tolls: $1.89

Cimarron Turnpike (37.9 mi) $1.89

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

$14

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.9 0 $9.07 $4.15
Efficient EV 21.6 0 $7.56 $3.46
EV Truck/SUV 34.6 0 $12.10 $5.53

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Skiatook, OK

Late night in Skiatook on Sunday

Local time

2:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stillwater, OK

Late night in Stillwater on Sunday

Local time

2:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°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

19 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

1h 42m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the entire 78.3 miles, with 0% highway share. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch noted, be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction as you navigate East W, East 146th Street North, and US 75 South. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaging route that requires your attention to road signs and turns. The character of the drive will likely remain consistent, focusing on local roads connecting communities within the Great Plains.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31 mi on Cimarron Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and Sand Springs Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 20 / East W.C. Rogers Boulevard.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 20 / East W.C. Rogers Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (OK 11 / North Cincinnati Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Skiatook, OK to Stillwater, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Perkins Rd. along the way.

Perkins Rd.

79.6 mi in | ~1h 30m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 86.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.89 in tolls one way, starting with Cimarron 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.

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 20 / East W.C. Rogers Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (OK 11 / North Cincinnati Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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