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Trip from Stillwater, OK to Fletcher, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 34m

Distance

131 mi

211 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 25m ★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m

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

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Trip Overview

This 131-mile drive from Stillwater, OK, to Fletcher, OK, is a straightforward 2-hour and 34-minute journey, perfect for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $20, it's an economical option for exploring the Great Plains region. You'll primarily navigate local roads with a turn-heavy profile, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape rather than highway speeds. This route is designed for a single day of travel, allowing for a relaxed pace and flexibility in your schedule. Its manageable distance makes it an ideal choice for a quick getaway within Oklahoma.

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

65.5 miles from Stillwater, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 46.1 mi 47m
Will Rogers Expressway 23.5 mi 28m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 19.5 mi 20m
Sammy Davis, Junior Drive 11.6 mi 13m
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway 10.3 mi 11m
South Perkins Road 8.9 mi 11m
Shannon Miller Parkway 4.1 mi 4m
Northeast North Drive 3 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Harry E. Bailey Turnpike — 46.1 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on OK 51

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

Turn right onto US 177

8.9 mi · 11 min · South Perkins Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right

0.1 mi · 16 sec
4

Turn right onto OK 33; CR EW71

10 mi · 11 min · Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on OK 33

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
6

Continue on OK 33

12 mi · 13 min · Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
7

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 35

15 mi · 14 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 35; US 77

4.1 mi · 4 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on I 35; OK 66

5.0 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66

16 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Exit 133 Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

7.9 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 44

46 mi · 46 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton Use the straight lane.
14

Take the exit onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

0.4 mi · 1 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Exit 62 Toward Fletcher, Cyril, Sterling Use the sharp right lane.
15

Turn right

0.6 mi · 1 min
Use the left / right lanes.
16

Continue on Whitfield Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Whitfield Road
17

Continue on Northeast 180th Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Northeast 180th Street
18

Turn right onto Northeast North Drive

3.0 mi · 7 min · Northeast North Drive
19

Continue on East North Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · East North Drive
20

Turn left onto North Central Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · North Central Street
21

Turn right onto West Cole Road

319 ft · 14 sec · West Cole Road
22

Arrive at destination

West Cole Road

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 34-minute duration and 131-mile length, this trip is easily completed in one day, so consider leaving mid-morning to allow for a leisurely start. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility to decide when and where to pause. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since this route is not highway-based; planning your fuel stops in advance is wise, with an estimated cost of $20 for the journey. A specific tip for this drive: pay close attention to your GPS or map as you approach the Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge, as it's a key point in navigating the local road network.

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 65.5 miles from Stillwater, OK, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.1 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 29 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65.5 miles or 1h 16m 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fletcher, 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 131 miles and 2h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 Harry E. Bailey Turnpike for about 46.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nichols Hills, OK

66 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

Guthrie, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nichols Hills, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.5 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

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

Top Coffee Stop

Cafe 33 Steakhouse and Whiskey Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Perkins, Oklahoma

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.4

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+14055478663

Visit website

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

Simone's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 37.4

Guthrie, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14052939363

Visit website

Hoboken Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 28.1

Guthrie, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14057603034

Visit website

Stables Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.1

Guthrie, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14052820893

Visit website

Cafe 33 Steakhouse and Whiskey Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.4

Perkins, Oklahoma

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+14055478663

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

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 46.8

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

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

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 46.8

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 56.1

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 46.8

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13132626722

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 56.1

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Science Museum Oklahoma

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 56.1

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14056026664

Visit website

Oklahoma State Capitol

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 56.1

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14055213356

Visit website

Scissortail Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 65.5

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14054456277

Visit website

Bricktown River Walk Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 65.5

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 4:30 am–11 pm

+14052353500

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 124.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 177 / South Perkins Road

Turn right onto US 177 / South Perkins Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
31.6 mi into trip | ~38m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
9
55.7 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 133 Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo
8
71.3 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
8
124.9 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Take the exit onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike toward Fletcher, Cyril, Sterling

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

Use the sharp right lane. Exit 62 Toward Fletcher, Cyril, Sterling

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.48 one way

$40.96 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.49 $44.97
premium $4.89 $25.21 $50.42
diesel $5.61 $28.92 $57.85

Estimated Tolls: $3.20

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (45.7 mi) $3.20

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

$20

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.3 0 $13.75 $6.29
Efficient EV 32.8 0 $11.46 $5.24
EV Truck/SUV 52.4 0 $18.34 $8.38

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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

Stillwater, OK

Late night in Stillwater on Sunday

Local time

1:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fletcher, OK

Late night in Fletcher on Sunday

Local time

1:04 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 34m 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 entirety of this 131-mile route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. This means you'll be spending your time on roads like South Perkins Road and Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway, rather than cruising on interstates. The drive progresses through varied local terrain, with no single uninterrupted stretch listed as particularly long. This driving style suggests a need for consistent attention to navigation, as you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments, offering a continuous engagement with the surrounding Oklahoma landscape.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.1 mi on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 177 / South Perkins Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 131 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 0.4 miles (US 177 / South Perkins Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 55.7 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway): 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.

Between Stillwater, OK and Fletcher, OK, road signs point toward Amarillo and Lawton.

Amarillo

55.7 mi in | ~1h 4m | via I 44; OK 66

Lawton

79.2 mi in | ~1h 32m | via I 44

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 131 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46.1 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.20 in tolls one way, starting with Harry E. Bailey 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 Fletcher, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. 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 31.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 55.7 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway): 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 Fletcher, 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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