Origin
Panama, OK
Night in Panama on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Panama, OK to Stillwater, OK
Data updated 24 minutes ago
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
187.9 mi
302 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
31 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Panama, OK
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Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
This 187.9-mile drive from Panama, OK to Stillwater, OK is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 24 minutes. You'll spend about 78% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing the Muskogee Turnpike, Cimarron Turnpike, and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $29. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, this route is perfect for a spontaneous road trip or a planned day excursion. Both your starting point and destination are situated within Oklahoma's Great Plains region, offering a consistent regional experience throughout your travel.
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
94 miles from Panama, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 78% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 55.7 miles on the Muskogee Turnpike, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While largely a high-speed experience, the transition between the Muskogee Turnpike and the Cimarron Turnpike will provide a slight change in scenery and road character. This journey is designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic exploration, making it a straightforward drive.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Muskogee Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 55.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and Cimarron Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25 miles in near I 40 Business.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 187.9 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 25 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.7 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
25 mi into trip
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~31m in
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I 40 Business
Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
8
46.3 mi into trip
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~53m in
Take the exit toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 286
Toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
8
117.7 mi into trip
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~2h 7m in
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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...
8
118.5 mi into trip
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~2h 8m in
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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...
8
174.2 mi into trip
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~3h 5m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Panama, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa and Joplin.
Tulsa
46.3 mi in
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~53m
Joplin
117.7 mi in
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~2h 7m
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via US 64; OK 51
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Turnpike | 55.7 mi | 54m |
| Cimarron Turnpike | 31 mi | 29m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 21.1 mi | 21m |
| US 59 | 16.9 mi | 21m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 55.7 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Panama, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on Main Street
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 59; US 271
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Kentucky Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on US 59; US 271
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 59; US 271
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 59; US 271
319 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 59; US 271
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto OK 9; US 59
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on US 59
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto I 40 Business
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 40 Business
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 40
21 mi
·
21 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
400 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 286
Toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
this road
11
Continue on OK 351
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
12
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 351
41 mi
·
39 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on OK 51
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on OK 51
380 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
15
Continue on OK 51
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
16
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.
17
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
18
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.
19
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 64; US 412
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on US 412
31 mi
·
29 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
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.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21A
Toward Perkins Rd.
26
At end of road, turn left onto North Perkins Road
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
North Perkins Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Turn right onto OK 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over three hours, this route offers plenty of flexibility. You could depart in the morning and arrive in Stillwater by lunchtime, or head out in the afternoon to enjoy your destination in the evening. Consider leaving Panama, OK before the morning rush hour to maximize your time on the road. The longest stretch without a required exit is 55.7 miles on the Muskogee Turnpike, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment. With only one recommended stop, you can easily adjust your breaks based on your needs.
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 94 miles from Panama, OK, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 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 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 46m
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 Panama, 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 Panama, OK
This is one driving day of about 187.9 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Panama, 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 Muskogee Turnpike for about 55.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94 mi from Panama, OK · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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
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
$29.38 one way
$58.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.25 | $64.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.16 | $72.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.49 | $82.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.79
Muskogee Turnpike
(55.7 mi)
$3.90
Cimarron Turnpike
(37.9 mi)
$1.89
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
$29
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
31 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Whataburger - Tesla Supercharger
Tulsa, OK
Tesla
20 DCFC
Reasor's - Brookside
Tulsa, OK
FCN
12 DCFC
HSB Properties
Sand Springs, OK
FCN
12 DCFC
Colton's Muskogee
Muskogee, OK
FCN
8 DCFC
Love's 166-Muskogee
Porter, OK
FCN
8 DCFC
Lynn Lane Plaza
Broken Arrow, OK
FCN
8 DCFC
City of Broken Arrow - 400 S Ash
Broken Arrow, OK
FCN
8 DCFC
Fine Airport Parking
Tulsa, OK
FCN
8 DCFC
FCN: 18
Blink Network: 3
Tesla: 3
EV Connect: 3
ChargePoint Network: 2
Electrify America: 1
eVgo Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.73 | $9.02 |
| Efficient EV | 47 | 0 | $16.44 | $7.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.31 | $12.03 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Night in Stillwater on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Paris, TX
94 mi in
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 24m 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 Panama, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 187.9 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Muskogee Turnpike, Cimarron Turnpike, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94 miles from Panama, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.38 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 14 significant decision points across 187.9 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 25 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.7 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Panama, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa and Joplin.
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