Origin
Stillwater, OK
Morning in Stillwater on Friday
Local time
8:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Stillwater, OK to Glenpool, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
72.6 mi
117 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
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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Glenpool, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stillwater, OK to Glenpool, OK covers 72.6 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway, OK 33, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.3 miles on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 72.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Stillwater, OK to Glenpool, OK covers 72.6 miles and takes about 1h 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 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 19.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 57.2 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 72.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 57.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 63.6 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Turn left toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
63.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Take the exit onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
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 218B
Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
6
68.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
6
68.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
US 75 / Okmulgee Beeline
Merge onto US 75 / Okmulgee Beeline toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
6
72.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
West 141st Street South
Turn left onto West 141st Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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 Glenpool, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow and Joplin.
Broken Arrow
63.6 mi in
|
~1h 17m
|
via OK 364
Joplin
63.6 mi in
|
~1h 17m
|
via OK 364
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway | 19.3 mi | 22m |
| OK 33 | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| OK 48 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| East 6th Avenue | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 6.3 mi | 5m |
| Creek Turnpike | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Okmulgee Beeline | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
— 19.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Glenpool, OK.
1
Start on OK 51
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on OK 51; OK 108
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
3
Continue on OK 51
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 51
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Chicago Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 51
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto West 31st Street South
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West 31st Street South
7
Turn right onto OK 48
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
OK 48
8
Turn left onto OK 33
11 mi
·
13 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 44
6.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto OK 364
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Exit 218B
Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 75
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
15
Turn left onto West 141st Street South
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West 141st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn right onto South Barber Street West
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Barber Street West
17
Continue on South Barber Street West
45 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Barber Street West
18
Arrive at destination
South Barber Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.3 mi from Stillwater, OK · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.3 miles from Stillwater, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Glenpool, OK
The final approach into Glenpool, 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
$11.35 one way
$22.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.97 | $27.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.64
Creek Turnpike
(4.8 mi)
$0.33
Turner Turnpike
(6.3 mi)
$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.16 | $4.65 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Glenpool, OK
Morning in Glenpool on Friday
Local time
8:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
1 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 29m 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 Glenpool, OK covers 72.6 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway, OK 33, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.3 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 $11.35 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 72.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 57.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 63.6 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Stillwater, OK and Glenpool, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow and Joplin.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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