Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
115.5 mi
186 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
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The drive from Dewey, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 115.5 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cimarron Turnpike, US 75, Sand Springs Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.54 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
57.7 miles from Dewey, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 115.5 miles, with most of the trip on Cimarron Turnpike and US 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 31 miles on Cimarron Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and US 75. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 44.9 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 115.5 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 44.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.1 miles (US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur toward OK 312 West: Stillwater
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto North Perkins Road
Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Dewey, OK to Stillwater, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Perkins Rd. along the way.
Perkins Rd.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Turnpike | 31 mi | 29m |
| US 75 | 23.6 mi | 28m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.8 mi | 16m |
| Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| Keystone Expressway | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| Northeast Washington Boulevard | 7 mi | 11m |
| Cimarron Turnpike Spur | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| North Perkins Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dewey, OK and Stillwater, OK.
Start on US 75
Continue on US 75
Continue on US 75
Continue on US 75
Continue on US 75
Continue on US 75
Take the exit
Merge onto I 244; US 412
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
Continue on US 64; US 412
Continue on US 64; US 412
Continue on US 64; US 412
Continue on US 412
Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto North Perkins Road
Turn right onto OK 51
Arrive at destination
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.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.7 miles or 1h 12m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stillwater, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Dewey, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Dewey, OK
This is one driving day of about 115.5 miles and 2h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.7 mi from Dewey, OK · 1h 12m 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 57.7 miles from Dewey, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$17.54 one way
$35.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.34 | $38.68 |
| premium | $4.80 | $21.80 | $43.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.66 | $51.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.89
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.13 | $5.54 |
| Efficient EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.17 | $7.39 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Dewey on Saturday
Local time
4:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Stillwater on Saturday
Local time
4:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Tulsa, OK
58 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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