Origin
Bristow, OK
Afternoon in Bristow on Friday
Local time
3:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristow, 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
1h 15m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristow, OK
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Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
Bristow, OK to Stillwater, OK is 55.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m via OK 16, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Oklahoma. Expect a mixed driving experience that's manageable for a single day. Given the short distance, you won't face significant time constraints, making it an easy excursion. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick, uncomplicated journey between two points in the state.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 55.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive features a 33% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster roads and more local routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.1 miles on East 116th Street, offering a brief period of consistent travel. As you transition from East 116th Street to OK 16 and then South Perkins Road, the character of the drive will shift, incorporating more varied road conditions. It's a mixed drive that provides a bit of everything without being overly demanding, keeping your attention engaged without being exhausting.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 116th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 14.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.5 miles in near 4th Street.
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 55.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 14.5 miles (4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (OK 33; CR EW71): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
4th Street
Turn left onto 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
19.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Turn right onto OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
OK 33; CR EW71
At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
30.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
OK 18; OK 33; CR EW71 / East Main Street
Turn right onto OK 18; OK 33; CR EW71 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
OK 51 / East 6th Avenue
Turn left onto OK 51 / East 6th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 116th Street | 14.1 mi | 17m |
| OK 16 | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| South Perkins Road | 9 mi | 11m |
| OK 33 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Greenwood Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| CR E0760 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
East 116th Street
— 14.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristow, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on OK 16; OK 48
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Continue on OK 16
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 16
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on OK 16
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 16
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on OK 16
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 16
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 16
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
OK 16
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto 4th Street
501 ft
·
18 sec
·
4th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Old Shamrock Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Old Shamrock Road
8
Continue on Old Shamrock Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Shamrock Highway
9
Continue on E0760 Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
E0760 Road
10
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
this road
11
Continue on CR E0760
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
CR E0760
12
Turn right onto OK 99
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 99; CR NS356
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenwood Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto CR N3560
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 33; CR EW71
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 33; CR EW71
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 33; CR EW71
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto East North Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East North Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Continue on East North Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East North Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto North Noble Avenue
204 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Noble Avenue
21
Turn right onto OK 18; OK 33; CR EW71
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Continue on OK 18; OK 33; CR EW71
14 mi
·
17 min
·
East 116th Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn slight right
265 ft
·
9 sec
Use the right lane.
24
Turn straight onto US 177
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
South Perkins Road
25
Turn left onto OK 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Bristow, OK · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Bristow, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.66 one way
$17.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Stillwater on Friday
Local time
3:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
1h 15m 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 Bristow, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 55.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 116th Street, OK 16, South Perkins Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.7 miles from Bristow, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.66 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 14.5 miles (4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (OK 33; CR EW71): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bristow, OK to Stillwater, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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