Stillwater, OK to Hollis, OK is 235.1 miles and takes about 4h 25m via Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route primarily stays within Oklahoma's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel as you make your way south. With a single day recommended, this trip is ideal for those looking for an efficient transit between these two points without significant detours.
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
117.5 miles from Stillwater, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi
1h 1m
Northwest Rogers Lane
51.8 mi
58m
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi
28m
2nd Street
19.9 mi
22m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
19.5 mi
20m
East Broadway Street
16.3 mi
21m
Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
11.6 mi
13m
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
10.3 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 60.9 mi, about 1h 1m
Traffic on I-44
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,079 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,589
Quietest
2 AM
~170 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Hollis, 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 133Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, AmarilloUse 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: LawtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 44
61 mi·1 hr 1 min·Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, LawtonUse the straight lane.
14
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
5.0 mi·5 min·Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
1.2 mi·1 min·Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto US 62
0.3 mi·43 sec·US 62
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto US 62
52 mi·58 min·Northwest Rogers Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 62
16 mi·21 min·East Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 62
20 mi·22 min·2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto OK 30
0.5 mi·48 sec·North 8th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
OK 30
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 25m estimated drive time, leaving Stillwater in the morning should allow you to reach Hollis with plenty of daylight. Since this is a one-day trip, you have flexibility in your departure time. There's one recommended stop, but you can take more frequent breaks if needed, especially when transitioning to surface roads. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the estimated cost is $37, and it's wise to top off before you leave the turnpike section, as services might be more spread out on the latter half of the route.
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 117.5 miles from Stillwater, OK, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.9 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 52 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.5 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hollis, 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 235.1 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 60.9 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 234.6 — 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
6
234.6 mi into trip|~4h 24m in|OK 30 / North 8th Street
Turn right onto OK 30 / North 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.96 one way
$73.92 round trip
$3.99/gal25.4 MPG avg82 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$40.99
$81.97
premium
$4.74
$43.83
$87.65
diesel
$5.91
$54.70
$109.40
Estimated Tolls: $4.27
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(60.9 mi)$4.27
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
$37
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.5
0
$24.69
$11.28
Efficient EV
58.8
0
$20.57
$9.40
EV Truck/SUV
94
1
$32.91
$15.05
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Stillwater, OK
Morning
in Stillwater on Sunday
Local time
7:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Sunny
NNE 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:52AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 2:45AM CDT until October 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Hollis, OK
Morning
in Hollis on Sunday
Local time
7:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Sunny
ENE 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:52AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 2:45AM CDT until October 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
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
4h 25m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 40% of this 235.1-mile drive is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike measuring 60.9 miles. You'll transition from turnpike driving to surface roads, which will involve more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds. The change in road type means you'll notice a shift from faster highway travel to more rural cruising as you get closer to Hollis.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.9 mi on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 235.1 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 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,624 ft896 ft
Total Climb
1,076 ft
Total Descent
347 ft
Highest Point
1,624 ft
~235.1 mi in
Elevation Range
729 ft
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 Hollis, OK, road signs point toward Amarillo and Lawton.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 25m. Total distance: 235.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.9 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.27 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.
Yes — we found about 20 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.
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 Hollis, 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. There are 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Hollis, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
