Origin
Kiefer, OK
Night in Kiefer on Friday
Local time
10:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kiefer, OK to Stillwater, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
66.5 mi
107 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kiefer, OK
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Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kiefer, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway, OK 33, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.3 miles on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 66.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Kiefer, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near OK 66; OK 117 / West Taft Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (OK 66; OK 117 / West Taft Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (OK 33): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
OK 66; OK 117 / West Taft Avenue
Turn left onto OK 66; OK 117 / West Taft Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66
Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
OK 33
Turn right onto OK 33
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
20.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
OK 48
Turn right onto OK 48
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
29.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
OK 51 / Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn left onto OK 51 / Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway | 19.3 mi | 22m |
| OK 33 | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| OK 48 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| East 6th Avenue | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| North A Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| US Historic 66 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| East Chicago Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
— 19.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kiefer, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn straight onto US 75 Alternate
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North A Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto OK 66; OK 117
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Taft Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on OK 66; OK 117
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
OK 66; OK 117
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn right onto OK 33
11 mi
·
13 min
·
OK 33
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto OK 48
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
OK 48
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto West 31st Street South
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
West 31st Street South
9
At end of road, turn left onto OK 51
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 51
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Chicago Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on OK 51
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 51
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 51; OK 108
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.2 mi from Kiefer, OK · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Kiefer, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.40 one way
$20.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.41 | $22.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.80 | $25.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.68 | $29.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.98 | $3.19 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.31 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Stillwater, OK
Night in Stillwater on Friday
Local time
10:37 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
1h 25m 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 Kiefer, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway, OK 33, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.2 miles from Kiefer, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.40 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 1h 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (OK 66; OK 117 / West Taft Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (OK 33): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kiefer, OK to Stillwater, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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