If you are planning a trip from Stillwater to Alva, expect a straightforward journey covering 138.1 miles across the Great Plains. You should anticipate a drive time of approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes, making this a very manageable one-day excursion. By utilizing US 64, the Norma A. Lamb Highway, and OK 11, you can maintain a steady pace throughout the trip. Budgeting around $21 for fuel will cover your transit costs, allowing for a cost-effective day of travel. Because the distance is relatively short, there is no need to split this into an overnight journey unless you prefer a slower pace. It is a reliable route that gets you from the heart of Oklahoma’s academic hub to the open plains of the northwest efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69 miles from Stillwater, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 64
26.1 mi
35m
Norma A. Lamb Highway
24.5 mi
26m
OK 11
17.9 mi
20m
North Washington Street
16.7 mi
21m
US 60
15 mi
17m
Cimarron Turnpike
14.4 mi
14m
OK 132
8.4 mi
9m
North 54th Street
2.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 26.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Alva, OK.
1
Start on OK 51
75 ft·6 sec·East 6th Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.0 mi·2 min·South Main Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on North Boomer Road
1.0 mi·2 min·North Boomer Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn straight onto North Washington Street
3.5 mi·5 min·North Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 177
13 mi·15 min·North Washington Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·28 sec
Toward US 412 West: EnidUse the right lane.
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·11 sec·this road
Exit 15Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 412
14 mi·14 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 64; US 412
24 mi·26 min·Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 64; US 412
2.0 mi·2 min·East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto North 54th Street
2.5 mi·4 min·North 54th Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Breckenridge Road
2.0 mi·2 min·Breckenridge Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on Breckinridge Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Breckinridge Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Crestwood
1.0 mi·1 min·Crestwood
15
Turn left onto East Phillips Avenue
0.5 mi·54 sec·East Phillips Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 60; US 64; US 81
15 mi·17 min·US 60; US 64; US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto US 64
8.2 mi·9 min·US 64
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Continue on US 64; OK 132
0.8 mi·59 sec·US 64; OK 132
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto CR 790
2.0 mi·3 min·CR 790
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto CR 20K
0.5 mi·51 sec·Ellis Road
21
Turn right
307 ft·7 sec
22
Turn straight onto OK 132
8.4 mi·9 min·OK 132
Use the straight / sharp left lanes.
23
Turn left onto OK 11; CR 28K
18 mi·20 min·OK 11; CR 28K
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 64
17 mi·24 min·US 64
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Turn right onto College Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·College Avenue
26
Turn left onto West Flynn Street
113 ft·3 sec·West Flynn Street
27
Arrive at destination
West Flynn Street
Trip Plan
For the most relaxed experience, try to depart in the morning to take full advantage of the daylight hours for your 2-hour and 50-minute trek. Since the route includes one planned stop, use that break to stretch your legs and refresh before finishing the remainder of the 138.1 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early on, as setting aside $21 for gas will ensure you aren't scrambling for a station mid-trip. The flexibility of this shorter drive means you don’t need a rigid itinerary, allowing you to adapt your pace as needed. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor your speed closely as you transition between the Norma A. Lamb Highway and the smaller segments of OK 11, where traffic patterns may shift.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69 miles from Stillwater, OK, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.1 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 30 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alva, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stillwater, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stillwater, OK
This is one driving day of about 138.1 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Stillwater, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 64 for about 26.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 102.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
18.8 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the ramp toward US 412 West: Enid
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 412 West: Enid
6
60.1 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|North 54th Street
Turn right onto North 54th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
62.6 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|Breckenridge Road
Turn left onto Breckenridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
102.6 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|OK 11; CR 28K
Turn left onto OK 11; CR 28K
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.59 one way
$43.18 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.71
$47.41
premium
$4.89
$26.58
$53.15
diesel
$5.61
$30.49
$60.98
Estimated Tolls: $0.72
Cimarron Turnpike
(14.4 mi)$0.72
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
$22
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.4
0
$14.50
$6.63
Efficient EV
34.5
0
$12.08
$5.52
EV Truck/SUV
55.2
0
$19.33
$8.84
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 16, 2026
Origin
Stillwater, OK
Night
in Stillwater on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Alva, OK
Night
in Alva on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
7 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
2h 50m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is defined by its highway-focused nature, with 61% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will experience a mix of open stretches and local road transitions as you navigate the 138.1-mile path. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 26.1-mile stretch on US 64, which allows for consistent cruising. Behind the wheel, you will find the rhythm of the route shifts as you transition between these primary roads and the regional highway system. Expect a practical, no-frills experience that prioritizes steady progress through the Great Plains landscape.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.1 mi on US 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and Norma A. Lamb Highway. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.1 miles you will encounter 18 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 (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 60.1 miles (North 54th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,348 ft896 ft
Total Climb
473 ft
Total Descent
21 ft
Highest Point
1,348 ft
~138.1 mi in
Elevation Range
453 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 138.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.1 miles on US 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.72 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 60.1 miles (North 54th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alva, OK before heading back.
