Trip from Muskogee, OK to Stillwater, OK

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

119.4 mi

192 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

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Trip Overview

Traveling between Muskogee and Stillwater covers 119.4 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains, typically requiring about 2 hours and 14 minutes of driving time. Since this route is efficient and straightforward, it serves perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You will primarily utilize the Muskogee Turnpike, the Sand Springs Expressway, and the Cimarron Turnpike to navigate the distance. Budgeting roughly $18 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit between these two cities. Because you remain within the same state and regional landscape throughout the journey, the transition between locations feels consistent and predictable. This drive is ideal if you prioritize speed and direct access over meandering backroads.

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

59.7 miles from Muskogee, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 83% of your journey takes place on major thoroughfares. The road feels purposeful and fast-paced, designed to help you cover the ground between Muskogee and Stillwater with minimal friction. You will encounter a variety of turns and transitions as you move between the turnpikes and the expressway, keeping the drive from feeling like a monotonous, singular stretch of asphalt. The most significant sustained portion of your trip occurs on the Cimarron Turnpike, which provides 31 miles of uninterrupted highway driving. By maintaining these major roads, you can anticipate a steady, efficient pace that allows you to reach your destination without the complications of local traffic navigation.

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.

Cimarron Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 31 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and Muskogee Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 119.4 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 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 49.1 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50 miles (US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

8.3 mi into trip | ~14m in

Turn left toward Tulsa

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward Tulsa

49.1 mi into trip | ~57m 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...

50 mi into trip | ~58m 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...

105.6 mi into trip | ~1h 55m 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

112.8 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | 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 Muskogee, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa, Joplin and Perkins Rd..

Tulsa

8.3 mi in | ~14m

Joplin

49.1 mi in | ~57m | via US 64; OK 51

Perkins Rd.

112.5 mi in | ~2h 2m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Cimarron Turnpike	31 mi	29m
Muskogee Turnpike	25.3 mi	23m
Sand Springs Expressway	14.5 mi	16m
Broken Arrow Expressway	11.7 mi	14m
Keystone Expressway	8.7 mi	9m
Cimarron Turnpike Spur	6.9 mi	7m
North Perkins Road	6.2 mi	10m
Disabled American Veterans Highway	3.4 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Cimarron Turnpike — 31 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 62 Business; US 64 Business

1.9 mi · 4 min · West Okmulgee Avenue

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 62; US 69; OK 16

3.4 mi · 5 min · North 32nd Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 69

2.9 mi · 3 min · Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge

Use the straight lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward Tulsa Use the left lane.

Merge onto OK 351

25 mi · 23 min · Muskogee Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Continue on OK 51

3.4 mi · 3 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on OK 51

380 ft · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

Continue on OK 51

12 mi · 14 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

Use the straight lane.

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, Joplin Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51

0.3 mi · 43 sec · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

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

Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51

14 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

Use the straight 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 the total drive time is just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to depart whenever it suits your plans. You won't need to worry about splitting the trip, as the distance is short enough to handle in a single, relaxed session behind the wheel. Because this is a turnpike-heavy route, ensure you have your toll payment methods ready before you head out to maintain a smooth flow. Consider checking traffic reports for the Sand Springs Expressway section, as this is a key junction point that can occasionally experience busier conditions. Using this direct path allows you to maximize your time at your destination, making it a highly convenient trip for a weekend getaway or a quick business visit.

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 59.7 miles from Muskogee, OK, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.7 miles or 1h 9m 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 48m

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 Muskogee, 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 Muskogee, OK

This is one driving day of about 119.4 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Muskogee, 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 Cimarron Turnpike for about 31 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.7 mi from Muskogee, OK · 1h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tulsa, OK

60 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.

Denison, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.7 miles from Muskogee, 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

$18.14 one way

$36.27 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$19.99	$39.98
premium	$4.80	$22.54	$45.08
diesel	$5.64	$26.53	$53.05

Estimated Tolls: $3.66

Cimarron Turnpike (37.9 mi) $1.89

Muskogee Turnpike (25.3 mi) $1.77

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.8	$12.54	$5.73
Efficient EV	29.9	$10.45	$4.78
EV Truck/SUV	47.8	$16.72	$7.64

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Muskogee, OK

Afternoon in Muskogee on Sunday

Local time

1:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stillwater, OK

Afternoon in Stillwater on Sunday

Local time

1:38 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 14m 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 Muskogee, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 119.4 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, Muskogee 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 59.7 miles from Muskogee, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.14 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.

Between Muskogee, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa, Joplin and Perkins Rd..

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Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Stillwater, OK

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Muskogee, OK

Stillwater, OK

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 14m on the road

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