The drive from Stillwater, OK to Arkoma, OK covers 189 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Muskogee Turnpike, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Cimarron Turnpike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.3 miles on Muskogee Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.55 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
94.5 miles from Stillwater, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 189 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 25m highway drive covering 189 miles, with most of the trip on Muskogee Turnpike and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.3 miles on Muskogee Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 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 55.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 68.7 miles in near US 64; OK 51.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 189 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 68.7 miles (US 64; OK 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.6 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.8 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
68.7 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|US 64; OK 51
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 7...
8
69.6 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 4B
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Bro...
8
70.8 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
6
140.8 mi into trip|~2h 30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 56B
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
8
179.7 mi into trip|~3h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 64: Roland, Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 325
Toward US 64: Roland, Fort Smith
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stillwater, OK and Arkoma, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee, Oklahoma City, Bartlesville and Fort Smith.
Okmulgee
68.7 mi in|~1h 14m|via US 64; OK 51
Oklahoma City
68.7 mi in|~1h 14m|via US 64; OK 51
Bartlesville
69.9 mi in|~1h 16m|via US 64; US 75; OK 51
Fort Smith
85.5 mi in|~1h 36m|via OK 351
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Muskogee Turnpike
55.3 mi
53m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
38 mi
39m
Cimarron Turnpike
31.4 mi
29m
Sand Springs Expressway
14.4 mi
16m
Broken Arrow Expressway
11.8 mi
14m
Keystone Expressway
8.6 mi
9m
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
6.4 mi
6m
South Perkins Road
6.1 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 55.3 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Arkoma, OK.
1
Start on OK 51
0.4 mi·1 min·East 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto US 177
6.1 mi·10 min·South Perkins Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward OK 312 East: TulsaUse the right lane.
4
Merge onto OK 312
6.4 mi·6 min·Cimarron Turnpike Spur
5
Merge onto US 412
31 mi·29 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 412
5.0 mi·5 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi·1 min·Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight 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
14 mi·16 min·Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.2 mi·26 sec·US 64; OK 51
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma CityUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.6 mi·49 sec·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
12
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi·35 sec·Inner Dispersal Loop
Exit 4BToward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken ArrowUse the left lane.
13
Continue on US 64; US 75; OK 51
1.0 mi·1 min·Broken Arrow Expressway
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, BartlesvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51
11 mi·13 min·Broken Arrow Expressway
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken ArrowUse the straight lane.
15
Continue on OK 51
379 ft·5 sec·Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
16
Continue on OK 51
3.8 mi·4 min·Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on OK 351
55 mi·53 min·Muskogee Turnpike
Toward OK 351 East: Muskogee, Fort SmithUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 56BToward I 40 East: Fort Smith
19
Merge onto I 40
38 mi·39 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 325Toward US 64: Roland, Fort SmithUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto US 64
5.9 mi·8 min·West Ray Fine Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto AR 255
0.2 mi·23 sec·South 5th Street
23
Turn slight left onto AR 255
477 ft·13 sec·Garland Avenue
24
Continue on AR 255
0.1 mi·13 sec·South 6th Street
25
Continue on AR 255
1.6 mi·2 min·Wheeler Avenue
26
Turn right onto South Y Street
0.4 mi·45 sec·South Y Street
27
Turn left onto State Line Road
0.5 mi·50 sec·State Line Road
28
Turn right onto Blocker Avenue
404 ft·9 sec·Blocker Avenue
29
Turn right
63 ft·4 sec
30
Arrive at destination
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 94.5 miles from Stillwater, OK, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.3 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 42 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.5 miles or 1h 44m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arkoma, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stillwater, 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 Stillwater, OK
This is one driving day of about 189 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Stillwater, 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 55.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.5 mi from Stillwater, OK
· 1h 44m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.55 one way
$59.10 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$32.44
$64.89
premium
$4.89
$36.37
$72.74
diesel
$5.61
$41.73
$83.46
Estimated Tolls: $5.76
Muskogee Turnpike
(55.3 mi)$3.87
Cimarron Turnpike
(37.8 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
$30
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: 66.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Blink Charging Station
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Blink
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
DynamicEVC Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 5
Blink: 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
56.7
0
$19.85
$9.07
Efficient EV
47.3
0
$16.54
$7.56
EV Truck/SUV
75.6
0
$26.46
$12.10
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Stillwater, OK
Late night
in Stillwater on Saturday
Local time
12:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Arkoma, OK
Late night
in Arkoma on Saturday
Local time
12:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 25m 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 Stillwater, OK to Arkoma, OK covers 189 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Muskogee Turnpike, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Cimarron Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.5 miles from Stillwater, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.55 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 20 significant decision points across 189 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 68.7 miles (US 64; OK 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.6 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.8 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Stillwater, OK and Arkoma, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee, Oklahoma City, Bartlesville and Fort Smith.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
