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Trip from Stillwater, OK to Bartlesville, OK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

114.3 mi

184 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 5m ★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m

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

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Stillwater, OK

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Bartlesville, OK

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 114.3-mile drive from Stillwater, OK to Bartlesville, OK takes approximately 2 hours and 14 minutes. It's a perfect one-day trip, easily completed within a single day without needing an overnight stop. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 81% of your journey on major roads like the Cimarron Turnpike, US 75, and the Sand Springs Expressway. Expect a fuel cost of around $18 for this stretch. You'll remain within the Great Plains region throughout your travels, experiencing a consistent landscape.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

57.1 miles from Stillwater, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cimarron Turnpike 31.4 mi 29m
US 75 16 mi 17m
Sand Springs Expressway 14.9 mi 16m
Cherokee Expressway 14.5 mi 17m
Keystone Expressway 8.6 mi 9m
Cimarron Turnpike Spur 6.4 mi 6m
South Perkins Road 6.1 mi 10m
Chapelle Family Memorial Highway 5.6 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Cimarron Turnpike — 31.4 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on OK 51

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Turn left onto US 177

6.1 mi · 10 min · South Perkins Road
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward OK 312 East: Tulsa Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto OK 312

6.4 mi · 6 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur
5

Merge onto US 412

31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on US 412

5.0 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on US 64; US 412

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on US 64; US 412

3.6 mi · 3 min · Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on US 64; US 412

15 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 244; US 412

0.7 mi · 57 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 9 sec
Exit 6B Toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee Use the slight left lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 33 sec
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville Use the left lane.
13

Merge onto US 75

5.6 mi · 7 min · Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 75

15 mi · 17 min · Cherokee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on US 75

0.8 mi · 57 sec · US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on US 75

1.6 mi · 1 min · US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on US 75

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on US 75

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on US 75

11 mi · 12 min · US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Continue on US 75

3.0 mi · 4 min · Southeast Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Turn left onto Price Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Price Road
Use the left lane.
22

Enter roundabout onto Silver Lake Road

31 ft · 0 sec · Silver Lake Road
23

Continue on Silver Lake Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Silver Lake Road
24

Turn left onto US 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeast Adams Boulevard
25

Continue on US 60

403 ft · 15 sec · West Adams Boulevard
26

Turn right onto South Keeler Avenue

173 ft · 11 sec · South Keeler Avenue
27

Turn left

66 ft · 10 sec
28

Turn left

383 ft · 28 sec
29

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given this is a relatively short 2-hour and 14-minute trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. Consider an early start to maximize your time in Bartlesville, or depart mid-morning to avoid rush hour. With only 114.3 miles, you won't need many stops, but it's always wise to fuel up before you leave Stillwater. The longest stretch without a major turn is 31.4 miles on the Cimarron Turnpike, so plan any snack or stretch breaks accordingly.

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 57.1 miles from Stillwater, OK, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.4 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 25 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.1 miles or 1h 1m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlesville, 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 114.3 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Stillwater, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Cimarron Turnpike for about 31.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tulsa, OK

57 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.

Popular next leg

Tulsa, OK to Bartlesville, OK

45 mi · 59m

Pacing Suggestions

Pawnee, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sapulpa, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.1 miles from Stillwater, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Cafe Mona

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14055333115

Visit website

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

2 mi

Sandwich Planet

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

2.3 mi

Cafe Mona

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14055333115

Visit website

Waan Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14053324059

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14053720300

Visit website

Planet Orange Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Stillwater, OK

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

+14057446711

Visit website

Sandwich Planet

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14055331237

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Stillwater, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18668167584

Visit website

Tulsa Botanic Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

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 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 70.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 177 / South Perkins Road

Turn left onto US 177 / South Perkins Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
6.5 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the ramp toward OK 312 East: Tulsa

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward OK 312 East: Tulsa
8
69.9 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 6B Toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee
7
70 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North: Bartlesville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
6
70.5 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway

Merge onto US 75 / Chapelle Family Memorial Highway toward US 75 North: Bartlesville

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.87 one way

$35.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.62 $39.24
premium $4.89 $22.00 $43.99
diesel $5.61 $25.24 $50.47

Estimated Tolls: $1.89

Cimarron Turnpike (37.8 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

$18

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.3 0 $12.00 $5.49
Efficient EV 28.6 0 $10.00 $4.57
EV Truck/SUV 45.7 0 $16.00 $7.32

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Stillwater, OK

Late night in Stillwater on Tuesday

Local time

5:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bartlesville, OK

Late night in Bartlesville on Tuesday

Local time

5:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°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

2 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 14m 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?

Get ready for a highway-focused drive, as 81% of this 114.3-mile journey is on major roadways. The Cimarron Turnpike will be your primary artery for a significant portion, featuring a longest uninterrupted stretch of 31.4 miles. You'll transition to US 75 and the Sand Springs Expressway, offering a consistent pace for much of the drive. While not overly complex, this route prioritizes efficiency, making it a smooth experience behind the wheel.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.4 mi on Cimarron Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and US 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 177 / South Perkins Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 114.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 177 / South Perkins Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 69.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Stillwater, OK to Bartlesville, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Okmulgee along the way.

Okmulgee

69.9 mi in | ~1h 16m

About the Cities

Starting 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 2h 14m. Total distance: 114.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m 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 31.4 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 Bartlesville, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 177 / South Perkins Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 69.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Bartlesville, 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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