The drive from Stillwater, OK to Laverne, OK covers 183 miles and takes about 3h 44m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, US 183, OK 3 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.6 miles on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.61 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
91.5 miles from Stillwater, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 44m. Total distance: 183 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Stillwater, OK to Laverne, OK covers 183 miles and takes about 3h 44m, 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 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 76.6 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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 44m drive. You will face about 5 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 143.3 miles (US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 145.4 miles (US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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 lane.
6
143.3 mi into trip|~2h 54m in|US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
145.4 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Take the exit onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
145.4 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Northwest Highway
Merge onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Northwest Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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183 mi into trip|~3h 44m in|OK 149 / Main Street
Turn right onto OK 149 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
76.6 mi
1h 30m
US 183
26.4 mi
32m
OK 3
25.8 mi
29m
Jack Choate Highway
16.1 mi
18m
Northwest Highway
12.1 mi
13m
East 6th Avenue
7.1 mi
11m
US 283
6.1 mi
9m
Angie Debo Memorial Highway
5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
— 76.6 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Laverne, OK.
1
Start on OK 51
7.1 mi·11 min·East 6th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on OK 51
9.6 mi·11 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on OK 51
13 mi·15 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on OK 51; CR 62
5.0 mi·5 min·Angie Debo Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on OK 51
12 mi·14 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 51
2.0 mi·3 min·East Jack Choate Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 51
16 mi·18 min·Jack Choate Highway
8
Continue on OK 51
4.8 mi·5 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
9
Continue on OK 51
2.0 mi·3 min·East Oklahoma Avenue
10
Continue on OK 51
16 mi·19 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
11
Continue on OK 51; OK 58
0.5 mi·1 min·East Main Street
12
Continue on OK 51
13 mi·14 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
13
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
8.4 mi·9 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
0.7 mi·49 sec·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 3; US 270
0.4 mi·26 sec·OK 3; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 3; US 270
1.8 mi·2 min·OK 3; US 270
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on OK 3; US 183; US 270
24 mi·26 min·OK 3; US 183; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3
7.1 mi·9 min·US 183; US 270; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
0.5 mi·1 min·9th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
2.1 mi·4 min·Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Take the exit onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
167 ft·4 sec·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Merge onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
12 mi·13 min·Northwest Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
19 mi·23 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto US 283
6.1 mi·9 min·US 283
25
Turn right onto OK 149
68 ft·1 sec·Main Street
26
Arrive at destination
OK 149
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 91.5 miles from Stillwater, OK, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.6 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 40 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.5 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laverne, 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 183 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway for about 76.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.5 mi from Stillwater, OK
· 1h 53m into the drive
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 143.8
Woodward, Oklahoma
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+15802905052
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.61 one way
$57.22 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$31.41
$62.83
premium
$4.89
$35.22
$70.43
diesel
$5.61
$40.40
$80.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
8 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Strickland Park
Stillwater, OK
FCN
8 DCFC
Gore's Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger (Francis Energy)
Seiling, OK
Tesla
8 DCFC
Lot 9th & Texas
Woodward, OK
FCN
8 DCFC
Wilson Buick GMC Cadillac
Stillwater, OK
EV Connect
4 DCFC
Northwestern EC
Woodward, OK
FCN
4 DCFC
Boomer Lake West - Stillwater
Stillwater, OK
FCN
2 DCFC
Bill Knight Ford Stillwater
Stillwater, OK
FCN
2 DCFC
Wilson Chevrolet
Stillwater, OK
EV Connect
2 DCFC
FCN: 5
EV Connect: 2
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.9
0
$19.22
$8.78
Efficient EV
45.8
0
$16.01
$7.32
EV Truck/SUV
73.2
0
$25.62
$11.71
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Afternoon
in Stillwater on Friday
Local time
3:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Laverne, OK
Afternoon
in Laverne on Friday
Local time
3:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°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
33 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 44m 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 Laverne, OK covers 183 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, US 183, OK 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.5 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 $28.61 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 straightforward 3h 44m drive. You will face about 5 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 143.3 miles (US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 145.4 miles (US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Stillwater, OK to Laverne, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
