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Trip from Stillwater, OK to Hooker, OK

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

Drive Time

5h 20m

Distance

265.7 mi

428 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 7m ★
6 AM
5h 20m
8 AM
5h 47m
10 AM
5h 30m
12 PM
5h 27m
3 PM
5h 31m
5 PM
5h 46m
8 PM
5h 12m

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

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Downtown Stillwater, OK, OK

Stillwater, OK

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Downtown Hooker, OK, OK

Hooker, OK

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Trip Overview

Stillwater, OK to Hooker, OK is 265.7 miles and takes about 5h 20m via US 183, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, and OK 3, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Oklahoma. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, it's ideal for a single-day excursion. The route is largely on highways, making for efficient travel between these two Oklahoman towns.

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

132.9 miles from Stillwater, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 183 78.7 mi 1h 33m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway 76.6 mi 1h 30m
OK 3 25.8 mi 29m
Oklahoma Panhandle Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway 17.6 mi 20m
Jack Choate Highway 16.1 mi 18m
Road J 13.8 mi 15m
Northwest Highway 12.1 mi 13m
East 6th Avenue 7.1 mi 11m
Longest stretch: US 183 — 78.7 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

72 mi · 1 hr 23 min · US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight lane.
24

Take the exit

224 ft · 6 sec
25

Turn straight onto US 83

18 mi · 20 min · Oklahoma Panhandle Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
26

Turn left onto US 64

4.0 mi · 5 min · Kit Carson Highway
27

Continue on US 64

14 mi · 15 min · Road J
28

Continue on US 64

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Kit Carson Highway
29

Continue on Panhandle Street

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Panhandle Street
30

Turn slight left onto Glayds Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Glayds Street
31

Arrive at destination

Glayds Street

Trip Plan

Aim to depart Stillwater in the morning to make the most of the daylight for your 5h 20m drive to Hooker. With a total distance of 265.7 miles and only one suggested stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $42 and it's wise to top off before extended stretches on surface roads. The longest continuous segment is 78.7 miles on US 183, so plan your refueling accordingly before this part of the drive.

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 132.9 miles from Stillwater, OK, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.7 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 58 miles or 1h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 132.9 miles or 2h 40m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hooker, 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 265.7 miles and 5h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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 78.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Woodward, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Woodward, OK

133 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

Kingfisher, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Woodward, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132.9 miles from Stillwater, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 183 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.7 miles.

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 · home stretch

Bryan's Corner Kitchen

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Balko, Oklahoma

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 46min to go 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+15803612558

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

2 mi

Best coffee break

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

Bryan's Corner Kitchen

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Balko, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+15803612558

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

Burger Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Okeene, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+15808223663

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

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

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Seiling, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

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

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Hooker, OK

Hours: Open 24 hours

+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

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Seiling, Oklahoma

Gore's Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Rest Area

1.4 mi from route

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

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 246.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
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
246.8 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in | US 64 / Kit Carson Highway

Turn left onto US 64 / Kit Carson Highway

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.77 one way

$83.54 round trip

$3.99/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $46.32 $92.64
premium $4.74 $49.53 $99.06
diesel $5.91 $61.82 $123.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 79.7 0 $27.90 $12.75
Efficient EV 66.4 0 $23.25 $10.63
EV Truck/SUV 106.3 1 $37.20 $17.00

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Stillwater, OK

Morning in Stillwater on Sunday

Local time

6:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

38°F

Clear

SSE 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Hooker, OK

Morning in Hooker on Sunday

Local time

6:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

38°F

Mostly Clear

S 10 to 15 mph 0% chance 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

5h 20m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive features a 39% highway share, meaning you'll transition to surface roads for a significant portion of the trip. You'll encounter 78.7 miles on US 183, which will likely feel like the most sustained stretch of cruising. Expect a mixed profile with periods of highway driving followed by sections on surface roads. The transition from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you navigate through varied terrain.

39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.7 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 Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 20m 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.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,985 ft 896 ft

Total Climb

2,428 ft

Total Descent

339 ft

Highest Point

2,985 ft

~265.7 mi in

Elevation Range

2,090 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Stillwater, OK

Full guide →

Founded 1884

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

Arriving in Hooker, OK

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Hooker Woodframe Grain Elevator

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 5h 20m. Total distance: 265.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 78.7 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 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hooker, OK before the return drive.

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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