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Bray, OK
Morning in Bray on Friday
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9:58 AM
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Trip from Bray, OK to Stillwater, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
141 mi
227 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bray, OK
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Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
This 141-mile drive from Bray, OK to Stillwater, OK is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, it's an economical journey. You'll be spending about 69% of your time on highways, making it a straightforward, highway-focused experience across the Great Plains. This route is ideal for a quick visit or a transition day between locations within Oklahoma.
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
70.5 miles from Bray, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 141 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this trip, with 69% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.5 miles on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. You'll navigate primarily on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Will Rogers Expressway, and OK 33, suggesting a blend of turnpike and state highway driving. This profile indicates a drive that prioritizes efficiency over winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 26.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and Will Rogers Expressway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in near US 81 / North Broadway.
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 141 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 8.3 miles (US 81 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.7 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 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.3 mi into trip
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~14m in
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US 81 / North Broadway
Turn right onto US 81 / North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
35 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
8
77.7 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
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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
8
109.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m 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
6
140.6 mi into trip
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~2h 44m in
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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 Bray, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Perkins and Cushing.
Perkins
109.2 mi in
|
~2h 6m
Cushing
109.2 mi in
|
~2h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| US 81 | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| North Broadway | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| South Perkins Road | 9 mi | 11m |
| OK 29 | 8.3 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 26.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bray, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on OK 29
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
OK 29
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on OK 29
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
OK 29
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 81
13 mi
·
16 min
·
North Broadway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 81
13 mi
·
16 min
·
US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 44
26 mi
·
24 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 44; US 62
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
8
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.
9
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35; OK 66
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 35; US 77
15 mi
·
15 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 157
Toward OK 33: Guthrie, Perkins, Cushing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto OK 33
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 33
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on OK 33
21 mi
·
24 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto US 177
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
South Perkins Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto OK 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour 45-minute duration, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, but consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour if applicable. With only one designated stop, plan your breaks strategically, perhaps after completing the 26.5-mile stretch on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The $22 fuel cost is modest, so ensure your tank is full before leaving Bray to maximize your time on the road and minimize unscheduled stops.
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 70.5 miles from Bray, OK, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.5 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 31 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.5 miles or 1h 23m 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 14m
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 Bray, 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 Bray, OK
This is one driving day of about 141 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Bray, 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 Harry E. Bailey Turnpike for about 26.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.5 mi from Bray, OK · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.5 miles from Bray, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.04 one way
$44.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.20 | $48.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.13 | $54.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.13 | $62.26 |
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
$22
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.80 | $6.77 |
| Efficient EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.34 | $5.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.74 | $9.02 |
Gas CO2
49 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.
Destination
Stillwater, OK
Morning in Stillwater on Friday
Local time
9:58 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 45m 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 Bray, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 141 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Will Rogers Expressway, OK 33. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.5 miles from Bray, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.04 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 141 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.3 miles (US 81 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.7 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bray, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Perkins and Cushing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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