The drive from Laverne, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 183.1 miles and takes about 3h 44m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, OK 3, US 270 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.7 miles on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.63 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
91.5 miles from Laverne, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 51m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 44m. Total distance: 183.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Laverne, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 183.1 miles and takes about 3h 44m, 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 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 76.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 283 / South Broadway Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 183.1 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: near the start (US 283 / South Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (US 270; US 412; OK 3): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.6 miles (US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 283 / South Broadway Avenue
Turn left onto US 283 / South Broadway Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.1 mi into trip|~9m in|US 270; US 412; OK 3
Turn left onto US 270; US 412; OK 3
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
37.6 mi into trip|~46m in|US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
39.7 mi into trip|~50m in|US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34 / 9th Street
Turn right onto US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34 / 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
82.1 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Turn left onto OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
76.7 mi
1h 29m
OK 3
25.8 mi
28m
US 270
22.6 mi
26m
Jack Choate Highway
16.1 mi
18m
US 183
14 mi
16m
West 6th Avenue
7.1 mi
11m
South Broadway Avenue
6.1 mi
9m
Angie Debo Memorial Highway
5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
— 76.7 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laverne, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on OK 149
68 ft·6 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 283
6.1 mi·9 min·South Broadway Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 270; US 412; OK 3
23 mi·26 min·US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
0.3 mi·21 sec·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
3.4 mi·3 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
1.5 mi·1 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
3.7 mi·4 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
2.1 mi·4 min·Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
0.5 mi·1 min·9th Street
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
2.0 mi·3 min·Williams Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
5.0 mi·5 min·US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 3; US 183; US 270
24 mi·26 min·OK 3; US 183; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 3; US 270
2.0 mi·2 min·OK 3; US 270
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on OK 3; US 60; US 270; US 281
0.7 mi·49 sec·North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
8.4 mi·9 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn left onto OK 51
12 mi·13 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 51
0.7 mi·1 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
18
Continue on OK 51
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
19
Continue on OK 51; OK 58
0.7 mi·1 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 51
4.6 mi·5 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
21
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 51
10 mi·12 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
22
Continue on OK 51
2.0 mi·3 min·West Oklahoma Avenue
23
Continue on OK 51
4.8 mi·5 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
24
Continue on OK 51
16 mi·18 min·Jack Choate Highway
25
Continue on OK 51
2.0 mi·3 min·Jack Choate Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on OK 51
12 mi·14 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on OK 51; CR 62
5.0 mi·5 min·Angie Debo Memorial Highway
28
Continue on OK 51; CR 62
23 mi·26 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
Continue on OK 51
7.1 mi·11 min·West 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
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 91.5 miles from Laverne, OK, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.7 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 40 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.5 miles or 1h 51m 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 3m
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 Laverne, 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 Laverne, OK
This is one driving day of about 183.1 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Laverne, 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 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway for about 76.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.5 mi from Laverne, OK
· 1h 51m into the drive
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 39.2
Woodward, Oklahoma
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+15802905052
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.63 one way
$57.25 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$31.43
$62.86
premium
$4.89
$35.24
$70.47
diesel
$5.61
$40.43
$80.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.9
0
$19.23
$8.79
Efficient EV
45.8
0
$16.02
$7.32
EV Truck/SUV
73.2
0
$25.63
$11.72
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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 16, 2026
Origin
Laverne, OK
Morning
in Laverne on Friday
Local time
8:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Stillwater, OK
Morning
in Stillwater on Friday
Local time
8:05 AM
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
33 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 44m 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 Laverne, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 183.1 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, OK 3, US 270. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.5 miles from Laverne, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.63 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 8 significant decision points across 183.1 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: near the start (US 283 / South Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (US 270; US 412; OK 3): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.6 miles (US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laverne, OK to Stillwater, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
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