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Trip from Drumright, OK to Stillwater, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

46m

Distance

34.7 mi

56 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Oklahoma, United States

Drumright, OK

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Downtown Stillwater, OK, OK

Stillwater, OK

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Drumright to Stillwater, you are looking at a straightforward 34.7-mile journey through the Great Plains. Clocking in at approximately 46 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via East 116th Street, South Perkins Road, and OK 33 to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of about $5, it is an economical choice for a short-distance commute. Since the drive remains entirely within the Great Plains region, you can expect a consistent landscape throughout the trek.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

17.3 miles from Drumright, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend roughly 14% of your time on highways, meaning the majority of your trip consists of local roads that wind through the countryside. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 14.1-mile segment along East 116th Street, providing the only real opportunity to settle into a steady rhythm. Because the route is technical and requires frequent navigation, it feels more like a hands-on driving experience than a high-speed transit. Be prepared for constant adjustments as you transition between these smaller roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 116th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 14.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 33 / East Broadway Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 33 / East Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (East North Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (North Noble Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | OK 33 / East Broadway Street

Depart onto OK 33 / East Broadway Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
8 mi into trip | ~11m in | East North Street

Turn right onto East North Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
9.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | North Noble Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto North Noble Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
9.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | OK 18; OK 33; CR EW71 / East Main Street

Turn right onto OK 18; OK 33; CR EW71 / East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
34.3 mi into trip | ~45m in | OK 51 / East 6th Avenue

Turn left onto OK 51 / East 6th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East 116th Street 14.1 mi 17m
South Perkins Road 9 mi 11m
OK 33 4.9 mi 6m
East Main Street 2 mi 2m
Veterans Memorial Highway 1.8 mi 2m
East Broadway Street 1.3 mi 2m
East North Street 1.1 mi 1m
East 6th Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: East 116th Street — 14.1 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Drumright, OK and Stillwater, OK.

1

Start on OK 33

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2

Continue on OK 33; OK 99

1.8 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on OK 33; CR EW71

3.6 mi · 4 min · OK 33; CR EW71
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on OK 33; CR EW71

1.3 mi · 2 min · OK 33; CR EW71
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn right onto East North Street

0.5 mi · 48 sec · East North Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on East Main Street

0.4 mi · 36 sec · East Main Street
7

Continue on East North Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East North Street
8

At end of road, turn left onto North Noble Avenue

204 ft · 6 sec · North Noble Avenue
9

Turn right onto OK 18; OK 33; CR EW71

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Continue on OK 18; OK 33; CR EW71

14 mi · 17 min · East 116th Street
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn slight right

265 ft · 9 sec
Use the right lane.
12

Turn straight onto US 177

9.0 mi · 11 min · South Perkins Road
13

Turn left onto OK 51

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 6th Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Arrive at destination

OK 51

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, 46-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever your schedule allows. You will not need to plan for any formal rest stops, as you can easily complete the entire 34.7-mile distance without a break. Keep a close eye on your navigation when transitioning between East 116th Street and South Perkins Road, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can be easy to misjudge. While the $5 fuel estimate is quite low, it is always wise to double-check your tank before leaving Drumright to ensure a stress-free arrival in Stillwater. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your arrival time precisely for your intended 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.

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 17.3 miles from Drumright, OK, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.1 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 34.7 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 17.3 miles or 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 38m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Drumright, OK.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Drumright, OK

This is one driving day of about 34.7 miles and 46m.

At 34.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on East 116th Street for about 14.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.3 mi from Drumright, OK · 23m into the drive

city in Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Perkins, OK

17 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.

Popular next leg

Perkins, OK to Stillwater, OK

11.1 mi · 16m

Pacing Suggestions

Perkins, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Perkins, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Drumright, 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

$5.42 one way

$10.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.96 $11.91
premium $4.89 $6.68 $13.36
diesel $5.61 $7.66 $15.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.4 0 $3.64 $1.67
Efficient EV 8.7 0 $3.04 $1.39
EV Truck/SUV 13.9 0 $4.86 $2.22

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Drumright, OK

Evening in Drumright on Wednesday

Local time

7:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stillwater, OK

Evening in Stillwater on Wednesday

Local time

7:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

18 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

46m 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 Drumright, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 34.7 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 116th Street, South Perkins Road, OK 33. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 miles from Drumright, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.42 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 is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 33 / East Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (East North Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (North Noble Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Drumright, OK to Stillwater, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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