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Trip from Stillwater, OK to Kiefer, OK

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

66.5 mi

107 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Stillwater, OK, OK

Stillwater, OK

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Downtown Kiefer, OK, OK

Kiefer, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Stillwater, OK to Kiefer, OK covers 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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 $10.40 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 66.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Stillwater, OK to Kiefer, OK covers 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m, 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 15 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 51 / East 6th Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 51 / East 6th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 46 miles (OK 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.3 miles (US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | OK 51 / East 6th Avenue

Depart onto OK 51 / East 6th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
46 mi into trip | ~57m in | OK 33

Turn left onto OK 33

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
57.3 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66

At end of road, turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
60.2 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | OK 66; OK 117

Turn right onto OK 66; OK 117

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
61.9 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | US 75 Alternate / South Main Street

Turn right onto US 75 Alternate / South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway 19.3 mi 22m
OK 33 11.3 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
South Main Street 4.4 mi 6m
US Historic 66 2.9 mi 3m
West Chicago Avenue 1.7 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 Kiefer, 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

At end of road, turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66

2.9 mi · 3 min · US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto OK 66; OK 117

0.6 mi · 1 min · OK 66; OK 117
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on OK 66; OK 117

0.2 mi · 15 sec · OK 66; OK 117
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on OK 66; OK 117

0.9 mi · 2 min · OK 66; OK 117
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn right onto US 75 Alternate

4.4 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn slight right onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · North Main Street
15

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.3 mi from Stillwater, OK · 42m into the drive

Downtown Mannford, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mannford, OK

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

Yale, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oilton, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Stillwater, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kiefer, OK

The final approach into Kiefer, 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

$10.40 one way

$20.79 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.41 $22.83
premium $4.89 $12.80 $25.59
diesel $5.61 $14.68 $29.36

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 $6.98 $3.19
Efficient EV 16.6 0 $5.82 $2.66
EV Truck/SUV 26.6 0 $9.31 $4.26

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Stillwater, OK

Night in Stillwater on Thursday

Local time

10:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kiefer, OK

Night in Kiefer on Thursday

Local time

10:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

18 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 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 Kiefer, OK covers 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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 33.3 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 $10.40 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 is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 51 / East 6th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 46 miles (OK 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.3 miles (US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Stillwater, OK to Kiefer, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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