The drive from Heavener, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 209.5 miles and takes about 3h 56m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Muskogee Turnpike, Cimarron Turnpike, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.7 miles on Muskogee Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.75 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
104.7 miles from Heavener, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 209.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 56m highway drive covering 209.5 miles, with most of the trip on Muskogee Turnpike and Cimarron Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.7 miles on Muskogee Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Muskogee Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 55.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and Cimarron Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.5 miles in near I 40 Business.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 209.5 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 46.5 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.2 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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46.5 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|I 40 Business
Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
8
67.9 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 286
Toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
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139.2 mi into trip|~2h 39m in|US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand Springs, Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand...
8
140.1 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...
8
195.7 mi into trip|~3h 37m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Heavener, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa and Joplin.
Tulsa
67.9 mi in|~1h 25m
Joplin
139.2 mi in|~2h 39m|via US 64; OK 51
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Muskogee Turnpike
55.7 mi
54m
Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi
29m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
21.1 mi
21m
US 59
17.1 mi
22m
West 1st Street
15.2 mi
21m
Sand Springs Expressway
14.5 mi
16m
Broken Arrow Expressway
11.7 mi
14m
Keystone Expressway
8.7 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 55.7 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heavener, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on East 1st Street
237 ft·12 sec·East 1st Street
2
Turn right onto East Avenue D
422 ft·19 sec·East Avenue D
3
Turn right onto Main Street
135 ft·10 sec·Main Street
4
Turn left onto West Avenue C
384 ft·20 sec·West Avenue C
5
Turn right onto US 59; US 270
15 mi·21 min·West 1st Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn slight right onto US 59; US 271
0.2 mi·40 sec·US 59; US 271
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 59; US 271
8.6 mi·12 min·North Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 59; US 271
2.2 mi·3 min·US 59; US 271
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 59; US 271
319 ft·7 sec·US 59; US 271
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto OK 9; US 59
5.4 mi·6 min·Broadway
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on US 59
15 mi·17 min·US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto I 40 Business
0.3 mi·35 sec·I 40 Business
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma CityUse the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 40
21 mi·21 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
400 ft·5 sec
Exit 286Toward OK 351: Muskogee, TulsaUse the slight right lane.
15
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·24 sec·this road
16
Continue on OK 351
14 mi·14 min·Muskogee Turnpike
17
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 351
41 mi·39 min·Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on OK 51
3.4 mi·3 min·Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on OK 51
380 ft·5 sec·Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
20
Continue on OK 51
12 mi·14 min·Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi·27 sec·Inner Dispersal Loop
Toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand Springs, JoplinUse the straight lane.
22
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.5 mi·41 sec·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
23
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi·43 sec·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Exit 5BToward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand SpringsUse the left lane.
24
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51
14 mi·16 min·Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi·3 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi·1 min·Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 64; US 412
5.1 mi·5 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 412
31 mi·29 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur
6.9 mi·7 min·Cimarron Turnpike Spur
Exit 27Toward OK 312 West: StillwaterUse the right lane.
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 21AToward Perkins Rd.
31
At end of road, turn left onto North Perkins Road
6.2 mi·10 min·North Perkins Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Turn right onto OK 51
0.4 mi·1 min·East 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 104.7 miles from Heavener, OK, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 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 46 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.7 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 14m
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 Heavener, 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 Heavener, OK
This is one driving day of about 209.5 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Heavener, 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 Muskogee Turnpike for about 55.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.7 mi from Heavener, OK
· 2h 2m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.75 one way
$65.51 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$35.96
$71.92
premium
$4.89
$40.32
$80.63
diesel
$5.61
$46.25
$92.51
Estimated Tolls: $5.79
Muskogee Turnpike
(55.7 mi)$3.90
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
$33
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.8
0
$22.00
$10.06
Efficient EV
52.4
0
$18.33
$8.38
EV Truck/SUV
83.8
1
$29.33
$13.41
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
25 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Heavener, OK
Afternoon
in Heavener on Friday
Local time
4:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Stillwater, OK
Afternoon
in Stillwater on Friday
Local time
4:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
17 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
3h 56m 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 Heavener, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 209.5 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Muskogee Turnpike, Cimarron Turnpike, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.7 miles from Heavener, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 209.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 46.5 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.2 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Heavener, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa and Joplin.
