Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
214.1 mi
345 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stillwater, OK
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Talihina, OK
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Stillwater to Talihina is 214.1 miles and takes about 4h 10m via Muskogee Turnpike and US 266, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Great Plains of Oklahoma straight through to the eastern edge of the state, also within the Great Plains region. Given its mostly highway profile and single-day recommendation, it's a straightforward trip for getting from point A to point B efficiently. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained turnpikes and US highways.
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
107.1 miles from Stillwater, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Turnpike | 55.3 mi | 53m |
| Cimarron Turnpike | 31.4 mi | 29m |
| US 266 | 26.7 mi | 34m |
| OK 82 | 26.2 mi | 38m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 11.8 mi | 14m |
| Keystone Expressway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 7.3 mi | 7m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,356 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~169 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 58 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Talihina, OK.
Start on OK 51
Turn left onto US 177
Take the ramp
Merge onto OK 312
Merge onto US 412
Continue on US 412
Continue on US 64; US 412
Continue on US 64; US 412
Continue on US 64; US 412
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
Continue on US 64; US 75; OK 51
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51
Continue on OK 51
Continue on OK 51
Continue on OK 351
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 40
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork onto US 266; OK 2
At end of road, turn left onto OK 31
Turn right onto OK 82
At end of road, turn right onto US 270; OK 82
Turn left onto OK 82
Continue on OK 82
Continue on OK 82
Turn left onto OK 1; OK 63
Continue on OK 1; OK 63
Arrive at destination
With a drive time of just over 4 hours, leaving Stillwater in the morning should allow you ample time to reach Talihina before evening. The route is designed for a single day, so there's no need to plan for an overnight stay unless you wish to explore along the way. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer stretches like the 55.3-mile segment on the Muskogee Turnpike, as services can be spaced out on turnpikes. The estimated fuel cost of $34 is a good budget baseline for this trip.
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.
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 47 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.1 miles or 1h 57m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Talihina, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Stillwater, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 214.1 miles and 4h 10m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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.
A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 107.1 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 68.7 and 148.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 266, OK 2: Muskogee, Warner, Porum
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$33.19 one way
$66.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $36.40 | $72.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $41.54 | $83.08 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $47.19 | $94.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.76
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
$33
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.48 | $10.28 |
| Efficient EV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.73 | $8.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.6 | 1 | $29.97 | $13.70 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Stillwater on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Clear
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 5:15PM CDT until September 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Destination
Night in Talihina on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 5:15PM CDT until September 1 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
About 85% of this 214.1-mile route is highway driving, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of your time on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 55.3 miles, found on the Muskogee Turnpike. You can expect the transition from highway to surface roads to occur around mile 182, where US 266 continues towards Talihina. The highway sections offer efficient cruising, while the latter part of the drive will involve more varied speed limits and potentially more local traffic.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and Cimarron Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 68.7 miles in near US 64; OK 51.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 214.1 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 68.7 miles (US 64; OK 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.6 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.8 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
377 ft
Total Descent
591 ft
Highest Point
1,005 ft
~15.3 mi in
Elevation Range
481 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stillwater, OK and Talihina, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee, Oklahoma City, Bartlesville, Fort Smith, Warner and Porum.
Okmulgee
Oklahoma City
Bartlesville
Fort Smith
Warner
Porum
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
Talihina is a small town in the Choctaw Country of Oklahoma.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 214.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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