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Trip from Stillwater, OK to Kingston, OK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 21m

Distance

161.9 mi

261 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 10m ★
6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m

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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town in Oklahoma, USA

Kingston, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Stillwater, OK to Kingston, OK covers 161.9 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 177, South Jardot Road, South Perkins Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.2 miles on US 177. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

80.9 miles from Stillwater, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 177 75.2 mi 1h 35m
South Jardot Road 73.1 mi 1h 26m
South Perkins Road 9 mi 11m
US 70 2 mi 3m
North Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
East 116th Street 0.9 mi 1m
East 6th Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 177 — 75.2 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

73 mi · 1 hr 26 min · South Jardot Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7

Turn right onto US 177; OK 59

54 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US 177; OK 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn left onto US 177; OK 199

21 mi · 29 min · US 177; OK 199
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9

Continue on US 70

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 70
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10

Continue on US 70

0.5 mi · 49 sec · US 70
Use the straight / left lanes.
11

Continue on US 70

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 70
Use the straight / left lanes.
12

Continue on US 70

0.1 mi · 18 sec · US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on US 70

453 ft · 18 sec · US 70
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto North Main Street

153 ft · 6 sec · North Main Street
Use the left lane.
15

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

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 80.9 miles from Stillwater, OK, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.2 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 80.9 miles or 1h 38m 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 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingston, 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 161.9 miles and 3h 21m.

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 US 177 for about 75.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Bethel Acres, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bethel Acres, OK

81 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

Warwick, OK

Fuel and coffee

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

Byng, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.9 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 177 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.2 miles.

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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 161.8 — 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.
5
84.6 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | US 177; OK 59

Turn right onto US 177; OK 59

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
138.5 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in | US 177; OK 199

Turn left onto US 177; OK 199

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
161.8 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in | North Main Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.10 one way

$50.20 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $27.52 $55.05
premium $4.93 $31.41 $62.82
diesel $5.60 $35.69 $71.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.6 0 $17.00 $7.77
Efficient EV 40.5 0 $14.17 $6.48
EV Truck/SUV 64.8 0 $22.67 $10.36

Gas CO2

57 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 Aug 30, 2026

Origin

Stillwater, OK

Afternoon in Stillwater on Friday

Local time

1:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Mostly Clear

SSE 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 29 at 9:05PM CDT until August 30 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 29 at 11:21AM CDT until August 30 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Destination

Kingston, OK

Afternoon in Kingston on Friday

Local time

1:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Mostly Clear

SSE 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 29 at 9:05PM CDT until August 30 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 29 at 11:21AM CDT until August 30 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa 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

3h 21m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 117.2
View on nps.gov
Oklahoma City National Memorial

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...

29 mi from route ~73 min detour $18 near mile 44.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

161.9 mi in 3h 21m — 48% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 177.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.2 mi on US 177.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 around 0.4 miles in near US 177 / South Perkins Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 21m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 9.4 miles (OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 84.6 miles (US 177; OK 59): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,197 ft 806 ft

Total Climb

593 ft

Total Descent

683 ft

Highest Point

1,197 ft

~104.1 mi in

Elevation Range

391 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 Kingston, OK

Full guide →

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 3h 21m. Total distance: 161.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 75.2 miles on US 177. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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 84.6 miles (US 177; OK 59): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Chickasaw National Recreation Area and Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Kingston, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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