Trip from Grove, OK to Stillwater, OK

Drive Time

2h 59m

Distance

161 mi

259 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 48m ★

6 AM

2h 59m

8 AM

3h 22m

10 AM

3h 7m

12 PM

3h 5m

3 PM

3h 8m

5 PM

3h 21m

8 PM

2h 53m

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

Spanning 161 miles across the heart of Oklahoma, this drive from Grove to Stillwater typically takes about 2 hours and 59 minutes to complete. Because the route is straightforward and efficient, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $24 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Great Plains communities. You will rely heavily on major thoroughfares, including the Will Rogers Turnpike, the Cimarron Turnpike, and the Sand Springs Expressway. Since the entire trip takes place within the same region, you can anticipate a consistent landscape and steady driving conditions throughout.

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

80.5 miles from Grove, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

With a high highway share of 94 percent, this trip is designed for those who prefer a fast-paced, highway-focused experience rather than winding backroads. You will spend a significant portion of your time on major turnpikes, where the longest uninterrupted stretch lasts for 60.2 miles on the Will Rogers Turnpike. The road character remains consistent and efficient, prioritizing speed and connectivity over technical curves or scenic detours. Behind the wheel, you should expect a predictable, high-speed environment that allows you to make steady progress toward your destination. It is a classic interstate-style grind that favors utility and direct travel times.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Will Rogers Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 60.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Turnpike and Cimarron Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 161 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 15.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.3 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

15.4 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PIKEPASS Only

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward PIKEPASS Only

76.2 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | I 44

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 34 Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tuls...

81.3 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, Enid, Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 236B Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, E...

91.6 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 5B Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...

147.2 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | Cimarron Turnpike Spur

Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur toward OK 312 West: Stillwater

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 27 Toward OK 312 West: Stillwater

Towns Along This Route

Between Grove, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Pikepass Only, Enid, Tulsa and Tulsa International Airport.

Joplin

14.7 mi in | ~21m

Pikepass Only

15.4 mi in | ~23m

Enid

81.3 mi in | ~1h 31m | via I 244; US 412

Tulsa

81.3 mi in | ~1h 31m | via I 244; US 412

Tulsa International Airport

81.3 mi in | ~1h 31m | via I 244; US 412

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Will Rogers Turnpike	60.2 mi	1h
Cimarron Turnpike	31 mi	29m
Sand Springs Expressway	14.8 mi	16m
US 59	14.1 mi	20m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway	10.3 mi	12m
Keystone Expressway	8.7 mi	9m
Cimarron Turnpike Spur	6.9 mi	7m
North Perkins Road	6.2 mi	10m

Longest stretch: Will Rogers Turnpike — 60.2 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Main Street

292 ft · 15 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto West O'Daniel Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · West O'Daniel Parkway

Turn right onto US 59

14 mi · 19 min · US 59

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 59; US 69; US Historic 66

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 59; US 69; US Historic 66

Toward US 59 North, US 69 North: Miami Use the straight lane.

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin Use the sharp right lane.

Turn straight onto US 60

512 ft · 8 sec · US 60

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin Use the straight / sharp right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward PIKEPASS Only Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 44

60 mi · 1 hr · Will Rogers Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

5.1 mi · 6 min · I 44

Exit 34 Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412

10 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

Exit 236B Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, Enid, Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 412

15 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

Exit 5B Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs Use the slight left lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

3.6 mi · 3 min · Keystone Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 412

31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur

6.9 mi · 7 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur

Exit 27 Toward OK 312 West: Stillwater Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 21A Toward Perkins Rd.

At end of road, turn left onto North Perkins Road

6.2 mi · 10 min · North Perkins Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto OK 51

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

OK 51

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than rushing to beat the sunset. You should budget for exactly one stop along the way to stretch your legs and refresh, as the nearly three-hour duration can become monotonous on the open turnpikes. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the initial 60.2-mile stretch on the Will Rogers Turnpike, as that is your longest continuous segment without a pause. Planning your single stop near the transition between the Will Rogers and Cimarron Turnpikes can help break up the drive effectively. By keeping your pace steady and utilizing the major expressways provided, you will find this an easy transition between Grove and 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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 80.5 miles from Grove, OK, or about 1h 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.2 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 80.5 miles or 1h 30m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stillwater, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Grove, 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 Grove, OK

This is one driving day of about 161 miles and 2h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grove, 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 Will Rogers Turnpike for about 60.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 80.5 mi from Grove, OK · 1h 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tulsa, OK

81 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

Tulsa, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tulsa, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.5 miles from Grove, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Will Rogers Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.2 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

$24.45 one way

$48.91 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$26.96	$53.92
premium	$4.80	$30.39	$60.79
diesel	$5.64	$35.77	$71.54

Estimated Tolls: $4.90

Will Rogers Turnpike (60.2 mi) $3.01

Cimarron Turnpike (37.9 mi) $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

$24

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	48.3	$16.90	$7.73
Efficient EV	40.3	$14.09	$6.44
EV Truck/SUV	64.4	$22.54	$10.30

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Grove, OK

Afternoon in Grove on Sunday

Local time

2:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stillwater, OK

Afternoon in Stillwater on Sunday

Local time

2:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°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

8 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 59m 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 Grove, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 161 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Will Rogers Turnpike, Cimarron Turnpike, Sand Springs Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 80.5 miles from Grove, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.45 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.