Stillwater to Texanna is 151.9 miles and takes about 2 hours 52 minutes via Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Oklahoma, beginning in the Great Plains region and ending in the same region. Expect a mostly surface roads experience, so plan for a more relaxed pace. With only one planned stop and a relatively short duration, this trip is ideal for a single day.
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
76 miles from Stillwater, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
87.1 mi
1h 27m
South Jardot Road
41.1 mi
48m
South Perkins Road
9 mi
11m
CR N4250
4.5 mi
7m
E1140 Road
2.5 mi
4m
N4240 Road
1.9 mi
3m
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
1m
North Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 87.1 mi, about 1h 27m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~667 veh/hr typical
· worst 968
Quietest
2 AM
~83 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Texanna, 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
0.3 mi·54 sec
Toward OK 3E East, I 40 East: Fort SmithUse the straight / sharp right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 40; OK 3E
59 mi·59 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 40
1.4 mi·1 min·Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Toward I 40 East: Fort SmithUse the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 40
28 mi·28 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 270Toward Porum LandingUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
150 ft·4 sec
13
Continue on CR N4250
4.5 mi·7 min·CR N4250
14
Continue on East 1120 Road
0.9 mi·1 min·East 1120 Road
15
Continue on N4240 Road
1.9 mi·3 min·N4240 Road
16
Continue on E1140 Road
2.5 mi·4 min·E1140 Road
17
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·21 sec·this road
18
Turn left onto E1150 Road
0.1 mi·16 sec·E1150 Road
19
Turn right
93 ft·1 sec
20
Turn slight right
368 ft·7 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 52 minute drive time, leaving Stillwater in the morning allows ample time to reach Texanna before dark. The route has only one recommended stop, so you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $22, and services might be spaced out on the surface roads. The longest stretch without a major road change is 87.1 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, so plan accordingly if you prefer to break up longer segments.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76 miles from Stillwater, OK, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.1 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 33 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76 miles or 1h 29m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Texanna, 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 151.9 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 87.1 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 141.5 — 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
52.7 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward OK 3E East, I 40 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
Toward OK 3E East, I 40 East: Fort Smith
5
53 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|I 40; OK 3E / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40; OK 3E / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
141.5 mi into trip|~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward Porum Landing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 270
Toward Porum Landing
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.34 one way
$50.68 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$27.54
$55.08
premium
$5.26
$31.45
$62.90
diesel
$6.18
$36.95
$73.90
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: 53.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.6
0
$15.95
$7.29
Efficient EV
38
0
$13.29
$6.08
EV Truck/SUV
60.8
0
$21.27
$9.72
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Stillwater, OK
Morning
in Stillwater on Tuesday
Local time
8:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Sunny
SSE 5 to 9 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Texanna, OK
Morning
in Texanna on Tuesday
Local time
8:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
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
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 52m 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.
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 47.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with no highway driving. You'll experience about 87.1 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, which is the longest continuous stretch. After that, you'll transition to South Jardot Road and South Perkins Road, which are also surface roads. Expect a consistent, rural cruising feel for the majority of the trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.1 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
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 10 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 Effort5/10
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 151.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 52.7 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
1,075 ft606 ft
Total Climb
438 ft
Total Descent
728 ft
Highest Point
1,075 ft
~54.3 mi in
Elevation Range
470 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 Texanna, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Porum Landing along the way.
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 2h 52m. Total distance: 151.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). 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 87.1 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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.
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 52.7 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 Texanna, OK before heading back.
