Origin
Del City, OK
Afternoon in Del City on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Del City, OK to Stillwater, OK
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
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6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
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.
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Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Del City to Stillwater, you are looking at a manageable 63.4-mile trek across the Oklahoma Great Plains. Expect the drive to take about 1 hour and 15 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it is an incredibly budget-friendly option for travelers. Because of the short duration, there is no need to split this journey into an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via OK 33, the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, and South Perkins Road. This route offers a straightforward transition between these two Great Plains communities, providing a practical way to reach your destination without the stress of a multi-day haul.
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
31.7 miles from Del City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive features a mixed profile that keeps the journey from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. While about 41% of the route consists of highway driving, the road changes character as you progress through the region. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.1 miles on OK 33, allowing for a steady pace before transitioning to local roads like South Perkins Road. The experience behind the wheel is balanced, offering a blend of faster highway segments and calmer stretches. Expect a functional, direct path that moves you efficiently through the landscape, giving you a clear view of the open terrain characteristic of this part of Oklahoma.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.1 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 early in the drive near South Sunnylane Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.4 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: near the start (South Sunnylane Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Tinker Diagonal): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Sunnylane Road
Turn right onto South Sunnylane Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Tinker Diagonal
Turn left onto Tinker Diagonal
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
2.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 153
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
8
31.6 mi into trip
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~36m 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
63 mi into trip
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~1h 14m 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 Along This Route
Between Del City, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Perkins and Cushing.
Perkins
31.6 mi in
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~36m
Cushing
31.6 mi in
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~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 33 | 22.1 mi | 25m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 20.1 mi | 20m |
| South Perkins Road | 9 mi | 11m |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Sunnylane Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 33
— 22.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Del City, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on Southeast 22nd Street
169 ft
·
11 sec
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Southeast 22nd Street
2
Turn right onto South Sunnylane Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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South Sunnylane Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto Tinker Diagonal
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
488 ft
·
13 sec
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
5
Merge onto I 40; US 270
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 153
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
7
Merge onto I 35; US 62
1.7 mi
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2 min
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Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 35
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, I 44 East, OK 66 East
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
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11 min
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South Perkins Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto OK 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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East 6th Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1-hour and 15-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily head out in the morning or afternoon without worrying about extensive planning for stops, as the route is short enough to complete in one go. Keep in mind that with zero scheduled stops, you should ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Del City to keep your $10 fuel budget on track. Because the route relies on a combination of OK 33 and South Perkins Road, pay close attention to signage as you transition from the highway into Stillwater. Take advantage of the trip's brevity by planning your arrival to align perfectly with your activities in Stillwater.
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 31.7 miles from Del City, OK, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.1 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 63.4 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.7 miles or 37m 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 2m
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 Del City, 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 Del City, OK
This is one driving day of about 63.4 miles and 1h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Del City, 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.
The longest stretch is on OK 33 for about 22.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.7 mi from Del City, OK · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 63.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Del City, 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
$9.63 one way
$19.26 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.62 | $21.23 |
| premium | $4.80 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.09 | $28.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
4:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
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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
3 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 Del City, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 63.4 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 OK 33, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, South Perkins Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.7 miles from Del City, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.63 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 63.4 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: near the start (South Sunnylane Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Tinker Diagonal): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Del City, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Perkins and Cushing.
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