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Stillwater, OK
Late night in Stillwater on Saturday
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1:31 AM
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56°F
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Trip from Stillwater, OK to Bethany, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
66.7 mi
107 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stillwater, OK
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Bethany, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stillwater, OK to Bethany, OK covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, Sammy Davis, Junior Drive, Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.5 miles on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 66.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 177 / South Perkins Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 177 / South Perkins Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 55.7 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers 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
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 177 / South Perkins Road
Turn right onto US 177 / South Perkins Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
31.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
9
55.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 133
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo
8
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward OK 66 West: Warr Acres, Bethany
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 123B
Toward OK 66 West: Warr Acres, Bethany
6
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
US Historic 66; OK 66 / Northwest 39th Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US Historic 66; OK 66 / Northwest 39th Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Stillwater, OK to Bethany, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Amarillo along the way.
Amarillo
55.7 mi in
|
~1h 4m
|
via I 44; OK 66
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.5 mi | 20m |
| Sammy Davis, Junior Drive | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| South Perkins Road | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Northwest 39th Expressway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| North Mueller Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
— 19.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Bethany, OK.
1
Start on OK 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto US 177
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
South Perkins Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
4
Turn right onto OK 33; CR EW71
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 33
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
6
Continue on OK 33
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 35
15 mi
·
14 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35; US 77
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35; OK 66
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Exit 133
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 123B
Toward OK 66 West: Warr Acres, Bethany
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US Historic 66; OK 66
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest 39th Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto North Mueller Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mueller Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
North Mueller Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.4 mi from Stillwater, OK · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Stillwater, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bethany, OK
The final approach into Bethany, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.43 one way
$20.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.73 | $29.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Bethany, OK
Late night in Bethany on Saturday
Local time
1:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
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
1h 20m 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 Bethany, OK covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, Sammy Davis, Junior Drive, Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.4 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 $10.43 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 177 / South Perkins Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 55.7 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Stillwater, OK to Bethany, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Amarillo along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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