Trip from Drumright, OK to Stillwater, OK

Drive Time

40m

Distance

34.8 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Drumright, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 34.8 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, East North Street, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.19 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

17.4 miles from Drumright, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 34.8 miles of local and secondary 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.
Veterans Memorial Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
East North Street Unavailable Refreshing
East Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
North Noble Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
East 116th Street Unavailable Refreshing
South Perkins Road Unavailable Refreshing
East 6th Avenue Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on East Broadway Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight

3.6 mi · 4 min
4

Continue straight

1.3 mi · 2 min
5

Turn right onto East North Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East North Street
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Continue on East Main Street

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Main Street
7

Continue on East North Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East North Street
8

At the end of the road, turn left onto North Noble Avenue

203 ft · 6 sec · North Noble Avenue
9

Turn right onto East Main Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
10

Continue on East 116th Street

14 mi · 17 min · East 116th Street
11

Turn slight right

266 ft · 10 sec
12

Turn straight onto South Perkins Road

9.0 mi · 11 min · South Perkins Road
13

Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 6th Avenue
14

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 17.4 miles from Drumright, OK, or about 20m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 34.8 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.4 miles or 20m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 34m

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 Drumright, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Drumright, OK

This is one driving day of about 34.8 miles and 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Drumright, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Denison, TX

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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.4 mi from Drumright, OK

Pottsboro, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denison, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Drumright, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
regular $3.79 $5.19 $10.38
midgrade $4.26 $5.84 $11.67
premium $4.63 $6.34 $12.67
diesel $5.42 $7.42 $14.84

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Drumright, OK

Late night in Drumright on Saturday

Local time

2:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Stillwater, OK

Late night in Stillwater on Saturday

Local time

2:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof 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

7 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

40m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Drumright, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 34.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, East North Street, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 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 $5.19 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.

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