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Trip from Stillwater, OK to Hartshorne, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

165.8 mi

267 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 57m ★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m

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

Stillwater, OK to Hartshorne, OK is 165.8 miles and takes about 3h 9m via Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and Indian Nation Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Oklahoma, transitioning between the broad expanses of the Great Plains region. It's a straightforward, single-day journey that offers a practical way to travel between these two points. Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate the different road types. Given the relatively short duration, it’s an ideal route for a quick getaway or a necessary transit.

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

82.9 miles from Stillwater, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 58.7 mi 59m
South Jardot Road 41.1 mi 48m
Indian Nation Turnpike 34.2 mi 32m
US 270 19.3 mi 29m
South Perkins Road 9 mi 11m
North Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
East 116th Street 0.9 mi 1m
East 6th Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway — 58.7 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Hartshorne, 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

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

At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71; US 177

0.9 mi · 1 min · East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn slight right

302 ft · 5 sec
5

Turn straight onto US 177

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
6

Continue on US 177

41 mi · 48 min · South Jardot Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 54 sec
Toward OK 3E East, I 40 East: Fort Smith Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 40; OK 3E

59 mi · 59 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 240A Toward Indian Nation Turnpike South: McAlester, Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto OK 375

34 mi · 32 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 70 Toward US 270, OK 1: McAlester, Calvin Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn left onto US 270; OK 1

19 mi · 29 min · US 270; OK 1
Use the left / right lanes.
13

Arrive at destination

US 270; OK 1; OK 63

Trip Plan

With a drive time of just over three hours, this is a perfect same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to make the most of daylight and to have ample time for any brief stops you might need. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is nearly 59 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps around the transition onto the Indian Nation Turnpike. The $26 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially before heading onto longer highway segments.

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 82.9 miles from Stillwater, OK, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.7 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 36 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82.9 miles or 1h 36m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hartshorne, 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 165.8 miles and 3h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 58.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boley, OK

83 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

Meeker, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boley, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.9 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 146.3 — 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.
7
9.4 mi into trip | ~12m in | OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street

At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
52.7 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward OK 3E East, I 40 East: Fort Smith

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

Use the straight / sharp right lanes. Toward OK 3E East, I 40 East: Fort Smith
8
111.6 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in

Take the exit toward Indian Nation Turnpike South: McAlester, Dallas

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 240A Toward Indian Nation Turnpike South: McAlester,...
8
146.3 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward US 270, OK 1: McAlester, Calvin

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70 Toward US 270, OK 1: McAlester, Calvin

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.92 one way

$51.84 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.46 $56.92
premium $4.89 $31.91 $63.81
diesel $5.61 $36.61 $73.21

Estimated Tolls: $2.40

Indian Nation Turnpike (34.2 mi) $2.40

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

$26

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.7 0 $17.41 $7.96
Efficient EV 41.5 0 $14.51 $6.63
EV Truck/SUV 66.3 0 $23.21 $10.61

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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 18, 2026

Origin

Stillwater, OK

Night in Stillwater on Saturday

Local time

9:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Chance Rain Showers

N 15 mph 48% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 3:56AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 2:03AM CDT until April 21 at 3:34AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Destination

Hartshorne, OK

Night in Hartshorne on Saturday

Local time

9:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

15 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

3h 9m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a mixed drive, with 32% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster travel on roads like the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, where the longest uninterrupted segment spans 58.7 miles. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift, blending highway efficiency with potentially more local road conditions as you approach your destination. The Indian Nation Turnpike provides a significant portion of the mileage, suggesting a primarily efficient travel experience.

32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.7 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.

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 9 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 165.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 9.4 miles (OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.7 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.

Between Stillwater, OK and Hartshorne, OK, road signs point toward Indian Nation Turnpike South: Mcalester, Dallas and Calvin.

Indian Nation Turnpike South: Mcalester

111.6 mi in | ~2h 5m

Dallas

111.6 mi in | ~2h 5m

Calvin

146.3 mi in | ~2h 38m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 165.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 58.7 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.40 in tolls one way, starting with Indian Nation 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Hartshorne, 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 9.4 miles (OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Hartshorne, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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