Origin
Cleveland, OK
Evening in Cleveland on Friday
Local time
6:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, 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
54m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleveland, OK
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Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Cleveland to Stillwater, Oklahoma, you are looking at a straightforward 45.3-mile trip that typically takes about 54 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Great Plains region, making it a quick and efficient transition between the two towns. Because the total duration is under an hour, it serves perfectly as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel for the journey, keeping your travel costs very manageable. Whether you are commuting or just exploring, this mixed-drive route is ideal for those who prefer a short, uncomplicated time behind the wheel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a varied experience on this drive, which features a 60% highway share as you navigate between local roads and turnpikes. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Cimarron Turnpike and the Cimarron Turnpike Spur, which provide the fastest segments of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 20.2-mile run along the Cimarron Turnpike, offering a steady pace before you transition onto North Perkins Road. As you move off the turnpike and approach Stillwater, the character of the road shifts from open highway cruising to a more local driving environment. It is a practical route that balances efficient highway travel with standard road connections.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cimarron Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 20.2 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 64; OK 99 / West Caddo 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 45.3 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 0.4 miles (US 64; OK 99 / West Caddo Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 64; OK 99 / West Caddo Street
Turn right onto US 64; OK 99 / West Caddo Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Turn left onto OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
10.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward US 412 West: Enid
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 412 West: Enid
8
31.6 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
7
38.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
North Perkins Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Perkins Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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 Cleveland, OK to Stillwater, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Perkins Rd. along the way.
Perkins Rd.
38.5 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Turnpike | 20.2 mi | 18m |
| Cimarron Turnpike Spur | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| North Perkins Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| 5th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Caddo Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 6th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 20.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on this road
95 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West Pawnee Street
196 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Pawnee Street
3
Turn left onto North B Avenue
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
North B Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 64; OK 99
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Caddo Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 64; OK 99
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn left onto OK 99
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on OK 99
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 99
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 412 West: Enid
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto US 412
20 mi
·
18 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
Exit 27
Toward OK 312 West: Stillwater
Use the right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21A
Toward Perkins Rd.
13
At end of road, turn left onto North Perkins Road
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
North Perkins Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto OK 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Cleveland, OK · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Cleveland, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stillwater, OK
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Stillwater, OK if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.08 one way
$14.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.35
Cimarron Turnpike
(27.1 mi)
$1.35
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Evening in Stillwater on Friday
Local time
6:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Morrison, OK
23 mi in
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
20 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
54m 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 Cleveland, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 45.3 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, Cimarron Turnpike Spur, North Perkins Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 miles from Cleveland, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.08 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 45.3 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 0.4 miles (US 64; OK 99 / West Caddo Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cleveland, OK to Stillwater, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Perkins Rd. along the way.
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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