Warner, OK to Stillwater, OK is 148.3 miles and takes about 2h 41m via Muskogee Turnpike and Cimarron Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, making it a convenient option for a single day. Expect a practical, efficient drive that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick and easy transit between these two Oklahoma locations.
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
74.2 miles from Warner, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Muskogee Turnpike
55 mi
53m
Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi
29m
Sand Springs Expressway
14.5 mi
16m
Broken Arrow Expressway
11.7 mi
14m
Keystone Expressway
8.7 mi
9m
US 64
7.6 mi
11m
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
6.9 mi
7m
North Perkins Road
6.2 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 55 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warner, OK and Stillwater, OK.
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Start on this road
128 ft·5 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto US 64
7.6 mi·11 min·US 64
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·26 sec
4
Merge onto OK 351
14 mi·13 min·Muskogee Turnpike
5
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 351
41 mi·39 min·Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
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, JoplinUse 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 5BToward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand SpringsUse 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 27Toward OK 312 West: StillwaterUse the right lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 21AToward 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 about 2 hours and 41 minutes, this is easily a same-day trip. Departing in the morning will give you ample time to reach Stillwater well before evening. The drive involves a single recommended stop, likely for fuel or a quick break, so plan accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer stretches like the 55 miles on the Muskogee Turnpike, as services can be spaced out on turnpikes. Your estimated fuel cost is around $23, so budget for that.
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 74.2 miles from Warner, OK, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.2 miles or 1h 19m 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 10m
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 Warner, 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 Warner, OK
This is one driving day of about 148.3 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Warner, 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 55 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 21.5 and 141.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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21.5 mi into trip|~25m in|OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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78.1 mi into trip|~1h 24m 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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78.9 mi into trip|~1h 25m 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...
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134.6 mi into trip|~2h 22m 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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141.7 mi into trip|~2h 29m 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
$23.19 one way
$46.37 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.46
$50.91
premium
$4.89
$28.54
$57.08
diesel
$5.61
$32.74
$65.49
Estimated Tolls: $5.73
Muskogee Turnpike
(55 mi)$3.84
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
$23
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.5
0
$15.57
$7.12
Efficient EV
37.1
0
$12.98
$5.93
EV Truck/SUV
59.3
0
$20.76
$9.49
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Warner, OK
Night
in Warner on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Stillwater, OK
Night
in Stillwater on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
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 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 41m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 92% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Muskogee Turnpike and Cimarron Turnpike. You'll experience a significant stretch of 55 miles on the Muskogee Turnpike without interruption, allowing for steady progress. The character of the drive is efficient and direct, characterized by high-speed travel and limited scenic detours. While the overall profile is highway-centric, the transition between turnpikes offers a consistent driving experience.
92% 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: 55 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 21.5 miles in near OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike.
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 12 significant decision points across 148.3 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 21.5 miles (OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.1 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 78.9 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.
On the drive from Warner, OK to Stillwater, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.
Joplin
78.1 mi in|~1h 24m|via US 64; OK 51
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 148.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.73 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.
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 21.5 miles (OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.1 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 78.9 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.
