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Trip from Wagoner, OK to Stillwater, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

110.2 mi

177 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m

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

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Wagoner, OK

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Stillwater, OK

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Trip Overview

Wagoner, OK to Stillwater, OK is 110.2 miles and takes about 2h 5m via Cimarron Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily uses turnpikes, making it a straightforward, highway-focused journey across Oklahoma's Great Plains region. You'll spend most of your time on fast-paced roads, so if you're looking for a quick connection between these two Oklahoma locales with minimal fuss, this route fits the bill. It’s a practical option for a same-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without significant time commitment.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

55.1 miles from Wagoner, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cimarron Turnpike 31 mi 29m
Sand Springs Expressway 14.5 mi 16m
Muskogee Turnpike 12 mi 11m
Broken Arrow Expressway 11.7 mi 14m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway 11.2 mi 14m
Keystone Expressway 8.7 mi 9m
Cimarron Turnpike Spur 6.9 mi 7m
North Perkins Road 6.2 mi 10m
Longest stretch: Cimarron Turnpike — 31 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wagoner, OK and Stillwater, OK.

1

Start on OK 51

1.4 mi · 3 min · East Cherokee Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2

Continue on OK 51

11 mi · 13 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward OK 351 West: Tulsa Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Use the slight left lane.
5

Merge onto OK 351

12 mi · 11 min · Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on OK 51

3.4 mi · 3 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on OK 51

380 ft · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
8

Continue on OK 51

12 mi · 14 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9

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, Joplin Use the straight lane.
10

Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
11

Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51

0.3 mi · 43 sec · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Exit 5B Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs Use the left lane.
12

Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51

14 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on US 64; US 412

3.6 mi · 3 min · Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 64; US 412

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on US 64; US 412

5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on US 412

31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur

6.9 mi · 7 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur
Exit 27 Toward OK 312 West: Stillwater Use the right lane.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 21A Toward Perkins Rd.
19

At end of road, turn left onto North Perkins Road

6.2 mi · 10 min · North Perkins Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
20

Turn right onto OK 51

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Arrive at destination

OK 51

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with departure times for this trip. Leaving in the morning allows you to arrive in Stillwater with plenty of the day ahead. The longest stretch without a major exit is 31 miles on the Cimarron Turnpike, so be sure to top off your fuel before embarking. Since this is a one-day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations, and the estimated fuel cost of $17 makes it an economical choice. Consider packing snacks and drinks to maximize your time on the road, as dedicated rest stops might be less frequent on the turnpike sections.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.1 miles from Wagoner, OK, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31 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 24 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.1 miles or 1h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 40m

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 Wagoner, 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 Wagoner, OK

This is one driving day of about 110.2 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Wagoner, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Cimarron Turnpike for about 31 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tulsa, OK

55 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

Broken Arrow, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mannford, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.1 miles from Wagoner, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Russ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wagoner, Oklahoma

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+19182017000

Visit website

Cafe Mona

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

0.9 mi

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

2 mi

Russ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Wagoner, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+19182017000

Visit website

Cafe Mona

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.2

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14055333115

Visit website

Waan Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 110.2

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14053324059

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.2

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14053720300

Visit website

Planet Orange Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 110.2

Stillwater, OK

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

+14057446711

Visit website

Sandwich Planet

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 110.2

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14055331237

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 47.2

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 39.4

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 110.2

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 39.4

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 110.2

Stillwater, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 39.4

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 47.2

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18668167584

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 12.3 and 103.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
12.3 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the ramp toward OK 351 West: Tulsa

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward OK 351 West: Tulsa
8
40 mi into trip | ~47m 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...
8
40.8 mi into trip | ~49m 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
96.5 mi into trip | ~1h 45m 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
7
103.6 mi into trip | ~1h 53m 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

$17.23 one way

$34.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.92 $37.83
premium $4.89 $21.21 $42.41
diesel $5.61 $24.33 $48.66

Estimated Tolls: $2.73

Cimarron Turnpike (37.9 mi) $1.89
Muskogee Turnpike (12 mi) $0.84

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

$17

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.1 0 $11.57 $5.29
Efficient EV 27.6 0 $9.64 $4.41
EV Truck/SUV 44.1 0 $15.43 $7.05

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 15, 2026

Origin

Wagoner, OK

Late night in Wagoner on Sunday

Local time

2:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stillwater, OK

Late night in Stillwater on Sunday

Local time

2:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°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

1 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

2h 5m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Cimarron Turnpike, Sand Springs Expressway, and Muskogee Turnpike. You can expect long, uninterrupted stretches, including one of 31 miles primarily on the Cimarron Turnpike. The character of the drive is largely consistent: smooth, high-speed travel designed for efficiency. While it emphasizes forward momentum over varied scenery, the focus remains on getting you from point A to point B effectively and without many detours off the main path.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31 mi on Cimarron Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and Sand Springs Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 110.2 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 12.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 40 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 40.8 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Wagoner, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Joplin and Perkins Rd..

Joplin

40 mi in | ~47m | via US 64; OK 51

Perkins Rd.

103.4 mi in | ~1h 52m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 110.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.73 in tolls one way, starting with Cimarron 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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 12.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 40 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 40.8 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stillwater, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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