Origin
Stillwater, OK
Afternoon in Stillwater on Friday
Local time
3:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stillwater, OK to Blackwell, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
65.8 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Blackwell, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stillwater, OK to Blackwell, OK covers 65.8 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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, North Washington Street, Cimarron Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.9 miles on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 65.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 65.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 27.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,056 ft
896 ft
Total Climb
344 ft
Total Descent
225 ft
Highest Point
1,056 ft
~23.5 mi in
Elevation Range
160 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.8 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 18.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp toward US 412 West: Enid
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 412 West: Enid
6
33.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North: Wichita
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Wichita
8
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward OK 11: Blackwell, Medford
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 222
Toward OK 11: Blackwell, Medford
6
62.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
OK 11 / West Doolin Avenue
Turn right onto OK 11 / West Doolin Avenue toward OK 11 East: Blackwell
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward OK 11 East: Blackwell
6
65.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
US 177 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 177 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / 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 Blackwell, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Medford along the way.
Medford
61.8 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 27.9 mi | 27m |
| North Washington Street | 16.7 mi | 21m |
| Cimarron Turnpike | 14.2 mi | 14m |
| West Doolin Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| North Boomer Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 6th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
— 27.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Blackwell, OK.
1
Start on OK 51
75 ft
·
6 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on North Boomer Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Boomer Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn straight onto North Washington Street
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 177
13 mi
·
15 min
·
North Washington Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 412 West: Enid
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
this road
Exit 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 412
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 35 North: Wichita
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 35
28 mi
·
27 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 222
Toward OK 11: Blackwell, Medford
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto OK 11
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Doolin Avenue
Toward OK 11 East: Blackwell
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto US 177
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
US 177
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.9 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Stillwater, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blackwell, OK
The final approach into Blackwell, 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
$10.29 one way
$20.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.29 | $22.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.66 | $25.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.71
Cimarron Turnpike
(14.2 mi)
$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 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 | 19.7 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
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
Blackwell, OK
Afternoon in Blackwell on Friday
Local time
3:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Morrison, OK
33 mi in
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
1 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
1h 16m 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 Blackwell, OK covers 65.8 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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, North Washington Street, Cimarron Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 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 $10.29 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 65.8 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 18.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Stillwater, OK to Blackwell, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Medford along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 896 ft to 1,056 ft elevation with about 344 ft of total climbing.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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