Trip from Apache, OK to Stillwater, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 46m

Distance

137 mi

220 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 36m ★

6 AM

2h 47m

8 AM

3h 8m

10 AM

2h 54m

12 PM

2h 52m

3 PM

2h 55m

5 PM

3h 7m

8 PM

2h 40m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Apache, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 137 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on OK 19, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Will Rogers Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.3 miles on OK 19. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.42 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

68.5 miles from Apache, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 137 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

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

Drive Character

This is a 2h 46m highway drive covering 137 miles, with most of the trip on OK 19 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.3 miles on OK 19.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

OK 19 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 19 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in near OK 19; US 277.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 137 miles you will encounter 12 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 10.7 miles (OK 19; US 277): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.7 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

10.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | OK 19; US 277

Turn right onto OK 19; US 277

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

30.9 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City

73.7 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa

105.2 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Take the exit toward OK 33: Guthrie, Perkins, Cushing

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. Exit 157 Toward OK 33: Guthrie, Perkins, Cushing

136.6 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in | OK 51 / East 6th Avenue

Turn left onto OK 51 / East 6th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Apache, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Perkins and Cushing.

Perkins

105.2 mi in | ~2h 8m

Cushing

105.2 mi in | ~2h 8m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
OK 19	29.3 mi	45m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike	26.5 mi	24m
Will Rogers Expressway	23.6 mi	28m
OK 33	22.1 mi	25m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway	19.7 mi	20m
South Perkins Road	9 mi	11m
Shannon Miller Parkway	4.1 mi	4m
South Baskett	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: OK 19 — 29.3 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 62; US 281

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Coblake Street

Continue on US 62; US 281; OK 19

0.5 mi · 51 sec · US 62; US 281; OK 19

Continue on OK 19; US 62; US 281

8.9 mi · 15 min · OK 19; US 62; US 281

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto OK 19; US 277

0.2 mi · 19 sec · OK 19; US 277

Turn left onto OK 19; US 277

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Baskett

Turn right onto OK 19; US 277

11 mi · 16 min · OK 19; US 277

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on OK 19; US 277

4.3 mi · 6 min · OK 19; US 277

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto OK 19; US 81; US 277

5.0 mi · 7 min · OK 19; US 81; US 277

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 44

26 mi · 24 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 44; US 62

16 mi · 18 min · Will Rogers Expressway

Use the straight / sharp right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

7.7 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

5.1 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 35; OK 66

4.1 mi · 4 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 35; US 77

15 mi · 15 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 157 Toward OK 33: Guthrie, Perkins, Cushing Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto OK 33

0.9 mi · 1 min · OK 33

Use the right lane.

Continue on OK 33

21 mi · 24 min · OK 33

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 177

9.0 mi · 11 min · South Perkins Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto OK 51

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

OK 51

Trip Plan

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 68.5 miles from Apache, OK, or about 1h 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.3 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 30 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 68.5 miles or 1h 26m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stillwater, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Apache, 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 Apache, OK

This is one driving day of about 137 miles and 2h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Apache, 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 OK 19 for about 29.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.5 mi from Apache, OK · 1h 26m into the drive

city and state capital of Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oklahoma City, OK

69 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

Cyril, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oklahoma City, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.5 miles from Apache, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Stillwater, OK

The final approach into Stillwater, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Stillwater, OK.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $18 near mile 75.6

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.42 one way

$42.84 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$23.52	$47.03
premium	$4.89	$26.36	$52.73
diesel	$5.61	$30.25	$60.50

Estimated Tolls: $1.85

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (26.5 mi) $1.85

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

$21

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	41.1	$14.39	$6.58
Efficient EV	34.3	$11.99	$5.48
EV Truck/SUV	54.8	$19.18	$8.77

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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

Apache, OK

Evening in Apache on Thursday

Local time

6:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stillwater, OK

Evening in Stillwater on Thursday

Local time

6:10 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 46m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Apache, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 137 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are OK 19, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Will Rogers Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 68.5 miles from Apache, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.