Traveling from Stilwell to Stillwater covers 167.8 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 13 minutes. Because this is a straightforward highway-focused drive, it is perfectly manageable as a one-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $25 on fuel for the journey. Both your starting point in Stilwell and your destination in Stillwater are situated within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout. This route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, making it an efficient choice if your goal is to reach your destination with minimal fuss. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that allows you to transition between these two Oklahoma hubs quickly.
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
83.9 miles from Stilwell, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Muskogee Turnpike
33.5 mi
31m
Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi
29m
US 62
14.6 mi
17m
Sand Springs Expressway
14.5 mi
16m
42nd Rainbow Infantry Division Memorial Highway
13.6 mi
15m
Broken Arrow Expressway
11.7 mi
14m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
10.3 mi
16m
Keystone Expressway
8.7 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 33.5 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stilwell, OK and Stillwater, OK.
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Start on West Division Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·West Division Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 59
1.7 mi·2 min·North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto OK 51
0.3 mi·32 sec·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on OK 51
14 mi·15 min·42nd Rainbow Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 51
7.4 mi·11 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 62; OK 51; OK 10
0.5 mi·45 sec·East Downing Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 62; OK 10; OK 51; OK 82
2.2 mi·3 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto OK 10; OK 82
3.9 mi·6 min·South Muskogee Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on OK 10; US 62
0.1 mi·11 sec·OK 10; US 62
10
Continue on US 62; OK 10
4.0 mi·4 min·US 62; OK 10
11
Continue on OK 10; US 62
0.7 mi·50 sec·OK 10; US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 10; US 62
3.2 mi·3 min·OK 10; US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 62; OK 10
3.0 mi·3 min·US 62; OK 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 62; OK 10
7.6 mi·9 min·US 62; OK 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward OK 165 North: Port of Muskogee, Tulsa, USS BatfishUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto OK 165; OK 351
33 mi·31 min·Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on OK 51
3.4 mi·3 min·Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on OK 51
380 ft·5 sec·Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
19
Continue on OK 51
12 mi·14 min·Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi·27 sec·Inner Dispersal Loop
Toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand Springs, JoplinUse the straight lane.
21
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.5 mi·41 sec·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
22
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi·43 sec·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Exit 5BToward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand SpringsUse the left lane.
23
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51
14 mi·16 min·Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi·3 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi·1 min·Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 64; US 412
5.1 mi·5 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 412
31 mi·29 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur
6.9 mi·7 min·Cimarron Turnpike Spur
Exit 27Toward OK 312 West: StillwaterUse the right lane.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 21AToward Perkins Rd.
30
At end of road, turn left onto North Perkins Road
6.2 mi·10 min·North Perkins Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Turn right onto OK 51
0.4 mi·1 min·East 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Trip Plan
Planning for a single stop during your 3-hour journey will help keep you refreshed behind the wheel. Since the route is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best, though mid-morning starts often avoid the heaviest traffic patterns. Keep your $25 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling stops, as turnpike travel can limit your immediate access to service stations compared to local roads. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor your toll requirements ahead of time, as the heavy reliance on the Muskogee and Cimarron Turnpikes means you should be prepared for electronic or cash toll payments. Staying alert during the transition between major turnpikes will ensure you remain on the most efficient path to Stillwater.
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 83.9 miles from Stilwell, OK, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.5 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 37 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.9 miles or 1h 39m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stillwater, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stilwell, 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 Stilwell, OK
This is one driving day of about 167.8 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Stilwell, 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 Muskogee Turnpike for about 33.5 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 48.4 and 161.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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48.4 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward OK 165 North: Port of Muskogee, Tulsa, USS Batfish
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.
Toward OK 165 North: Port of Muskogee, Tulsa, U...
8
97.5 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand Springs, Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand...
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98.4 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...
8
154.1 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|Cimarron Turnpike Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur toward OK 312 West: Stillwater
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 27
Toward OK 312 West: Stillwater
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161.2 mi into trip|~3h 1m in|North Perkins Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Perkins Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.23 one way
$52.47 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.80
$57.61
premium
$4.89
$32.29
$64.58
diesel
$5.61
$37.05
$74.10
Estimated Tolls: $4.23
Muskogee Turnpike
(33.5 mi)$2.34
Cimarron Turnpike
(37.9 mi)$1.89
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
$26
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.3
0
$17.62
$8.05
Efficient EV
42
0
$14.68
$6.71
EV Truck/SUV
67.1
0
$23.49
$10.74
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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 Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Stilwell, OK
Night
in Stilwell on Saturday
Local time
11:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Stillwater, OK
Night
in Stillwater on Saturday
Local time
11:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy
S 15 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
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Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 1:52AM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman 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
6 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
3h 13m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 75% of your time spent on highways, this drive is defined by steady, high-speed travel rather than technical turns. You will navigate a mix of routes including the Muskogee Turnpike, the Cimarron Turnpike, and US 62. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 33.5-mile stretch on the Muskogee Turnpike, which allows you to settle into a comfortable cruising rhythm. The road's personality is functional and efficient, prioritizing speed over winding backroads. Expect a consistent driving experience as you transition across these turnpikes, keeping the pace brisk until you reach the Stillwater area.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.5 mi on Muskogee Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 48.4 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 167.8 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 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.5 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.4 miles (US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,092 ft556 ft
Total Climb
528 ft
Total Descent
725 ft
Highest Point
1,092 ft
Elevation Range
536 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stilwell, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa, Uss Batfish and Joplin.
Tulsa
48.4 mi in|~1h 4m
Uss Batfish
48.4 mi in|~1h 4m
Joplin
97.5 mi in|~1h 55m|via US 64; OK 51
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 167.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.5 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.23 in tolls one way, starting with Muskogee Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Stillwater, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.5 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.4 miles (US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Stillwater, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
