Origin
Stillwater, OK
Late night in Stillwater on Wednesday
Local time
3:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Stillwater, OK to Oakhurst, OK
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
60.3 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
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6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Oakhurst, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stillwater, OK to Oakhurst, OK covers 60.3 miles and takes about 1h 19m 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, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, Mannford Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.7 miles on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.43 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30.2 miles from Stillwater, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 60.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 19.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 53.9 miles in near OK 97 / Marques Haynes Highway.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 53.9 miles (OK 97 / Marques Haynes Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 57 miles (West 61st Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.2 miles (US Historic 66 / Frankoma Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
53.9 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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OK 97 / Marques Haynes Highway
Turn right onto OK 97 / Marques Haynes Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
57 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
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West 61st Street South
Turn left onto West 61st Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
59.2 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
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US Historic 66 / Frankoma Road
At end of road, turn left onto US Historic 66 / Frankoma Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
60.1 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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South 64th West Avenue
Turn right onto South 64th West Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
60.3 mi into trip
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~1h 19m in
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West 61st Street South
At end of road, turn right onto West 61st Street South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway | 19.7 mi | 22m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 13.5 mi | 16m |
| Mannford Expressway | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| East 6th Avenue | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Marques Haynes Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| West 61st Street South | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West Chicago Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Southwest Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
— 19.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Oakhurst, OK.
1
Start on OK 51
7.6 mi
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11 min
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East 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on OK 51; OK 108
8.8 mi
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10 min
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42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
3
Continue on OK 51
3.0 mi
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3 min
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Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 51
1.7 mi
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3 min
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West Chicago Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 51
17 mi
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19 min
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Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 51
3.2 mi
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4 min
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42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on OK 51
1.5 mi
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2 min
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Mannford Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 51
0.9 mi
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1 min
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42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on OK 51
9.9 mi
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11 min
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Mannford Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 51
0.5 mi
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1 min
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42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto OK 97
3.0 mi
·
4 min
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Marques Haynes Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto West 61st Street South
2.2 mi
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4 min
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West 61st Street South
Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto US Historic 66
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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Frankoma Road
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Continue on US Historic 66
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Southwest Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto South 64th West Avenue
0.2 mi
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45 sec
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South 64th West Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
At end of road, turn right onto West 61st Street South
41 ft
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1 sec
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West 61st Street South
17
Arrive at destination
West 61st Street South
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.2 miles from Stillwater, OK, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.7 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 60.3 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.2 miles or 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakhurst, 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 60.3 miles and 1h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stillwater, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway for about 19.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.2 mi from Stillwater, OK · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 60.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Stillwater, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oakhurst, OK
The final approach into Oakhurst, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Oakhurst, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.43 one way
$18.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.60 | $23.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Oakhurst, OK
Late night in Oakhurst on Wednesday
Local time
3:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
S 15 mph
75% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:13PM CDT until April 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 7:01PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
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
17 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 19m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Oakhurst, OK covers 60.3 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, Mannford Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.2 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 $9.43 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 is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 53.9 miles (OK 97 / Marques Haynes Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 57 miles (West 61st Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.2 miles (US Historic 66 / Frankoma Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Stillwater, OK to Oakhurst, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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