Origin
Locust Grove, OK
Afternoon in Locust Grove on Sunday
Local time
3:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Locust Grove, OK to Stillwater, OK
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
118.7 mi
191 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Locust Grove, OK
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Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Locust Grove to Stillwater, expect a straightforward 118.7-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 13 minutes. This route is designed for efficiency, relying heavily on major thoroughfares like the Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, the Cimarron Turnpike, and the Sand Springs Expressway. Because the entire drive sits within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, you won't experience drastic shifts in landscape or terrain. It is easily manageable as a single-day trip, making an overnight stay unnecessary unless your schedule requires it. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this drive is a budget-friendly way to connect these two Oklahoma points.
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
59.4 miles from Locust Grove, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will find a steady rhythm behind the wheel, especially during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 31.4 miles on the Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway. The route prioritizes speed and direct connectivity over winding backroads, offering a predictable experience for those looking to reach Stillwater without frequent stops. Expect a consistent pace as you transition between the expressways and the turnpike. It is a functional, no-nonsense commute that favors highway efficiency over technical driving maneuvers.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 31.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway and Cimarron Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near OK 82.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 118.7 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 0.5 miles (OK 82): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.1 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; at 49.4 miles (US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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OK 82
Turn right onto OK 82
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
39.1 mi into trip
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~45m in
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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...
9
49.4 mi into trip
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~57m in
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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...
8
105 mi into trip
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~1h 54m in
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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
7
112.1 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
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North Perkins Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Perkins Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Along This Route
Between Locust Grove, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Enid, Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport and Perkins Rd..
Enid
39.1 mi in
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~45m
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via I 244; US 412
Tulsa
39.1 mi in
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~45m
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via I 244; US 412
Tulsa International Airport
39.1 mi in
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~45m
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via I 244; US 412
Perkins Rd.
111.9 mi in
|
~2h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway | 31.4 mi | 36m |
| Cimarron Turnpike | 31 mi | 29m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.8 mi | 16m |
| 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 |
| Cherokee Turnpike | 6.1 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
— 31.4 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust Grove, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on US 412 Alternate
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harold Andrews Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto OK 82
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 82
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 412 West: Tulsa
4
Merge onto US 412
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Cherokee Turnpike
5
Continue on US 412
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
6
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.
7
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.
8
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 64; US 412
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 412
31 mi
·
29 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21A
Toward Perkins Rd.
14
At end of road, turn left onto North Perkins Road
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
North Perkins Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto OK 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 2-hour and 13-minute trek without needing to schedule formal rest stops, though it is always wise to check your fuel levels before merging onto the turnpike. Given the highway-heavy nature of the route, keep a close watch on the speed limit transitions as you move between the expressways. If you prefer to avoid potential congestion, plan your departure to bypass peak traffic hours on the Sand Springs Expressway. Having your $18 fuel budget ready in advance will ensure you spend your time moving toward your destination rather than hunting for stations along the way.
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 59.4 miles from Locust Grove, OK, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.4 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.4 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
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 Locust Grove, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Locust Grove, OK
This is one driving day of about 118.7 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Locust Grove, 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.
The longest stretch is on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway for about 31.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.4 mi from Locust Grove, OK · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.4 miles from Locust Grove, 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.
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
$18.03 one way
$36.06 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.88 | $39.75 |
| premium | $4.80 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.32
Cimarron Turnpike
(37.9 mi)
$1.89
Cherokee Turnpike
(6.1 mi)
$0.43
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
$18
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.46 | $5.70 |
| Efficient EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.39 | $4.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.62 | $7.60 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Stillwater, OK
Afternoon in Stillwater on Sunday
Local time
3:00 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
4 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 13m 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 Locust Grove, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 118.7 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, 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 59.4 miles from Locust Grove, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.03 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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 118.7 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 0.5 miles (OK 82): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.1 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; at 49.4 miles (US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Locust Grove, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Enid, Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport and Perkins Rd..
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