Stillwater, OK to Goodwell, OK is 277.8 miles and takes about 5h 36m via US 183, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oklahoma, taking you across the state's Great Plains region. With a 51% highway share, you'll experience a mix of faster driving and more local cruising. Plan for a single day of travel, as the duration and distance are manageable for most drivers.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
138.9 miles from Stillwater, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 183
116.4 mi
2h 18m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
76.6 mi
1h 30m
OK 3
25.8 mi
29m
Jack Choate Highway
16.1 mi
18m
Northwest Highway
12.1 mi
13m
Southwest 2nd Street
9.4 mi
11m
East 6th Avenue
7.1 mi
11m
Angie Debo Memorial Highway
5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 183
— 116.4 mi, about 2h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Goodwell, OK.
1
Start on OK 51
7.1 mi·11 min·East 6th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on OK 51
9.6 mi·11 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on OK 51
13 mi·15 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on OK 51; CR 62
5.0 mi·5 min·Angie Debo Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on OK 51
12 mi·14 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 51
2.0 mi·3 min·East Jack Choate Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 51
16 mi·18 min·Jack Choate Highway
8
Continue on OK 51
4.8 mi·5 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
9
Continue on OK 51
2.0 mi·3 min·East Oklahoma Avenue
10
Continue on OK 51
16 mi·19 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
11
Continue on OK 51; OK 58
0.5 mi·1 min·East Main Street
12
Continue on OK 51
13 mi·14 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
13
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
8.4 mi·9 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
0.7 mi·49 sec·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 3; US 270
0.4 mi·26 sec·OK 3; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 3; US 270
1.8 mi·2 min·OK 3; US 270
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on OK 3; US 183; US 270
24 mi·26 min·OK 3; US 183; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3
7.1 mi·9 min·US 183; US 270; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
0.5 mi·1 min·9th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
2.1 mi·4 min·Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Take the exit onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
167 ft·4 sec·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Merge onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
12 mi·13 min·Northwest Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
109 mi·2 hr 8 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn left onto US 54; US 412; OK 3; OK 136
0.4 mi·1 min·Southeast 2nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Continue on US 54
9.4 mi·11 min·Southwest 2nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
26
Continue on US 54
0.3 mi·33 sec·3rd Street
27
Turn right onto Park Boulevard
0.3 mi·40 sec·Park Boulevard
28
Continue on Eagle Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Eagle Boulevard
29
Arrive at destination
Eagle Boulevard
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5h 36m drive, consider an early morning departure from Stillwater to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a manageable distance, you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 116.4-mile stretch on US 183, as services may be less frequent in some areas. The fuel cost estimate of $43 should help you budget for the 277.8-mile trip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 138.9 miles from Stillwater, OK, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.4 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 61 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.9 miles or 2h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goodwell, 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 277.8 miles and 5h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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 183 for about 116.4 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 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 266.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|OK 51 / East 6th Avenue
Depart onto OK 51 / East 6th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
143.3 mi into trip|~2h 54m in|US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
145.4 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Take the exit onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
145.4 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Northwest Highway
Merge onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Northwest Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
266.9 mi into trip|~5h 21m in|US 54; US 412; OK 3; OK 136 / Southeast 2nd Street
Turn left onto US 54; US 412; OK 3; OK 136 / Southeast 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.02 one way
$82.05 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$45.29
$90.58
premium
$4.72
$51.58
$103.16
diesel
$4.80
$52.45
$104.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83.3
1
$29.17
$13.33
Efficient EV
69.5
0
$24.31
$11.11
EV Truck/SUV
111.1
1
$38.89
$17.78
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Stillwater, OK
Night
in Stillwater on Saturday
Local time
9:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 8 to 13 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Goodwell, OK
Night
in Goodwell on Saturday
Local time
9:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
SSE 10 mph3% chanceLive 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 36m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend just over half the drive, 51%, on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 116.4 miles along US 183. Expect a transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you progress westward. You'll notice a shift from higher-speed travel to more rural driving conditions on the non-highway portions.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 116.4 mi on US 183.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 51 / East 6th Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 36m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 51 / East 6th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 143.3 miles (US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 145.4 miles (US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Top landmarks
•Pleasant Valley School — historic schoolhouse in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States
•Magruder Plots — human settlement in United States of America
•Citizens Bank Building — listed on the NRHP in Oklahoma
The longest stretch is about 116.4 miles on US 183. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 51 / East 6th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 143.3 miles (US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 145.4 miles (US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Goodwell, OK before the return drive.
