Origin
Clinton, OK
Afternoon in Clinton on Thursday
Local time
3:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, OK to Stillwater, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
148.4 mi
239 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, OK
Luis Quintero
Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 148.4 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 33, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.6 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.20 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
74.2 miles from Clinton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 148.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 44m drive with frequent turns across 148.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 77.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard.
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 148.4 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: near the start (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 81.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
Turn left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
8
81.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 44 East: Tulsa, Wichita
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 147B
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa, Wichita
8
85.1 mi into trip
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~1h 30m 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
116.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clinton, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Wichita, Perkins and Cushing.
Wichita
81.7 mi in
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~1h 25m
Perkins
116.6 mi in
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~2h 5m
Cushing
116.6 mi in
|
~2h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 77.6 mi | 1h 20m |
| OK 33 | 22.1 mi | 25m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.7 mi | 20m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| South Perkins Road | 9 mi | 11m |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| North 4th Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 77.6 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on North 6th Street
68 ft
·
9 sec
·
North 6th Street
2
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Gary Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 183
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 40
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 40
64 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 147B
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa, Wichita
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 44; OK 3
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 35; OK 66
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 35; US 77
15 mi
·
15 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 157
Toward OK 33: Guthrie, Perkins, Cushing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto OK 33
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 33
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on OK 33
21 mi
·
24 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto US 177
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
South Perkins Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto OK 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
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 74.2 miles from Clinton, OK, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.6 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 33 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.2 miles or 1h 18m 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 11m
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 Clinton, 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 Clinton, OK
This is one driving day of about 148.4 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Clinton, 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 Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 77.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.2 mi from Clinton, OK · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.2 miles from Clinton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.6 miles.
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
$23.20 one way
$46.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.47 | $50.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.56 | $57.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.76 | $65.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.58 | $7.12 |
| Efficient EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.99 | $5.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.78 | $9.50 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Afternoon in Stillwater on Thursday
Local time
3:55 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
19 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
2h 44m 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 Clinton, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 148.4 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 33, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.2 miles from Clinton, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.20 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 148.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 81.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Clinton, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Wichita, Perkins and Cushing.
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