Origin
Chelsea, OK
Afternoon in Chelsea on Sunday
Local time
3:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chelsea, OK to Stillwater, OK
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
115.2 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chelsea, OK
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Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chelsea, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 115.2 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walnut Street, Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways, Clem McSpadden Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.50 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.6 miles from Chelsea, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 115.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Walnut Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Chelsea, OK to Stillwater, OK is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chelsea, OK to Stillwater, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clem McSpadden Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Sioux Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maiden Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 9th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Dorothy Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Will Rogers Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Walnut Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on West 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 6th Street
2
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Walnut Street
3
Continue on Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
4
Continue on Clem McSpadden Highway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Clem McSpadden Highway
5
Turn left onto North Sioux Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Sioux Avenue
6
Continue on Maiden Lane
361 ft
·
9 sec
·
Maiden Lane
7
Turn right onto East 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East 9th Street
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Dorothy Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dorothy Avenue
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Will Rogers Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Will Rogers Boulevard
10
Take the ramp slight right toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
11
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
12
Turn slight right onto I 44 West: Tulsa
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 44 West: Tulsa
13
Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
15
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Sand Springs Expressway
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
17
Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
18
Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
19
Continue on Keystone Expressway
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
20
Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi
·
29 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
21
Keep slight right to continue on Cimarron Turnpike Spur
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
22
Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Rd.
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Perkins Rd
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Perkins Road
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
North Perkins Road
24
Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Avenue
25
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.6 miles from Chelsea, OK, or about 58m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.6 miles or 58m 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 35m
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 Chelsea, 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 Chelsea, OK
This is one driving day of about 115.2 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chelsea, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.6 mi from Chelsea, OK · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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
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
$17.50 one way
$35.00 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.29 | $38.58 |
| premium | $4.80 | $21.75 | $43.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.59 | $51.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.10 | $5.53 |
| Efficient EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.13 | $7.37 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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 Sunday
Local time
3:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
8 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 56m 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 Chelsea, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 115.2 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walnut Street, Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways, Clem McSpadden Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.6 miles from Chelsea, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.50 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.
The drive from Chelsea, OK to Stillwater, OK is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chelsea, OK to Stillwater, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chelsea, OK to Stillwater, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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