Origin
Oilton, OK
Evening in Oilton on Friday
Local time
7:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oilton, 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
40m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oilton, OK
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Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
Oilton, OK to Stillwater, OK is 29.8 miles and takes about 40m via Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, and East 6th Avenue, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brief length and minimal highway involvement, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a leisurely exploration without feeling rushed. Plan for a single day to complete this journey comfortably.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets and county roads for the entire 29.8 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 9.1 miles on the Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway. Expect a driving experience characterized by frequent turns and changes in road type, rather than long, uninterrupted cruising. You'll likely encounter varied speed limits and local traffic patterns throughout the 40-minute journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 99 / South A Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oilton, OK to Stillwater, OK is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 99 / South A Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (OK 51 / Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OK 99 / South A Avenue
Turn right onto OK 99 / South A Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
OK 51 / Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Turn left onto OK 51 / Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| East 6th Avenue | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East Chicago Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South A Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
— 9.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oilton, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
162 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto OK 99
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South A Avenue
3
Continue on OK 99
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto OK 51
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on OK 51
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Chicago Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 51
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 51
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 51; OK 108
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.66 one way
$9.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Evening in Stillwater on Friday
Local time
7:26 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
20 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
40m 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 Oilton, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 29.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, East 6th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from Oilton, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.66 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.
The drive from Oilton, OK to Stillwater, OK is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 99 / South A Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (OK 51 / Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oilton, 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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