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Trip from Stillwater, OK to Pink, OK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

67.5 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

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

Downtown Stillwater, OK, OK

Stillwater, OK

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Downtown Pink, OK, OK

Pink, OK

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Trip Overview

Stillwater to Pink is 67.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via South Jardot Road and OK 102, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Oklahoma, passing through the Great Plains region. Most of this trip is on surface roads, making it a straightforward option for a quick local excursion. You'll find the entire route is manageable within a single day, offering a simple and efficient way to travel between these two points.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Jardot Road 40.9 mi 48m
South Perkins Road 9 mi 11m
OK 102 4.3 mi 7m
Highway Drive 3.8 mi 6m
OK 9 3.7 mi 4m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 2.3 mi 2m
North Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
East 116th Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: South Jardot Road — 40.9 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3

2.3 mi · 2 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 178 Toward OK 102 South: Dale, Bethel Acres Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn left onto OK 102

3.8 mi · 6 min · Highway Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
11

Continue on OK 102

4.3 mi · 7 min · OK 102
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12

Take the ramp

155 ft · 4 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on OK 9; CR EW121

3.7 mi · 4 min · OK 9; CR EW121
Use the right lane.
14

Continue on this road

231 ft · 16 sec · this road
15

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Chandler, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chandler, OK

34 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

Perkins, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chandler, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.8 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 55.6 — 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.
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
52.4 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklah...
8
55.2 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward OK 102 South: Dale, Bethel Acres

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 178 Toward OK 102 South: Dale, Bethel Acres
6
55.6 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | OK 102 / Highway Drive

Turn left onto OK 102 / Highway Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.55 one way

$21.11 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.59 $23.17
premium $4.89 $12.99 $25.98
diesel $5.61 $14.90 $29.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.3 0 $7.09 $3.24
Efficient EV 16.9 0 $5.91 $2.70
EV Truck/SUV 27 0 $9.45 $4.32

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 20, 2026

Origin

Stillwater, OK

Morning in Stillwater on Tuesday

Local time

11:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pink, OK

Morning in Pink on Tuesday

Local time

11:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Chandler, OK

34 mi in

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

19 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 28m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is largely comprised of surface roads, with only 12% on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 40.9 miles along South Jardot Road. After this long segment on surface roads, you'll transition to OK 102. Expect a relaxed pace for most of the drive, with minimal highway merging.

Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.9 mi on South Jardot Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 5/10

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 67.5 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 52.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,156 ft 896 ft

Total Climb

535 ft

Total Descent

313 ft

Highest Point

1,156 ft

~62.7 mi in

Elevation Range

261 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Stillwater, OK to Pink, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Bethel Acres along the way.

Bethel Acres

55.2 mi in | ~1h 8m

About the Cities

Starting in Stillwater, OK

Full guide →

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.

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 1h 28m. Total distance: 67.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (12%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 40.9 miles on South Jardot Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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 52.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pink, OK before heading back.

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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