Trip from Stillwater, OK to Stigler, OK

Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

171.9 mi

277 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 57m ★

6 AM

3h 9m

8 AM

3h 32m

10 AM

3h 17m

12 PM

3h 15m

3 PM

3h 18m

5 PM

3h 31m

8 PM

3h 2m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Stillwater, OK to Stigler, OK covers 171.9 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Muskogee Turnpike, Cimarron Turnpike, US 266 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.3 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.11 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

85.9 miles from Stillwater, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 9m highway drive covering 171.9 miles, with most of the trip on Muskogee Turnpike and Cimarron Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.3 miles on Muskogee Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Muskogee Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 55.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and Cimarron Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 68.7 miles in near US 64; OK 51.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 171.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 68.7 miles (US 64; OK 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.6 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.8 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

68.7 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | US 64; OK 51

Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 7...

69.6 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop

Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Exit 4B Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Bro...

70.8 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow

140.8 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 56A Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

148.5 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in

Take the exit toward US 266, OK 2: Muskogee, Warner, Porum

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 278 Toward US 266, OK 2: Muskogee, Warner, Porum

Towns Along This Route

Between Stillwater, OK and Stigler, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee, Oklahoma City, Bartlesville, Fort Smith, Warner and Porum.

Okmulgee

68.7 mi in | ~1h 14m | via US 64; OK 51

Oklahoma City

68.7 mi in | ~1h 14m | via US 64; OK 51

Bartlesville

69.9 mi in | ~1h 16m | via US 64; US 75; OK 51

Fort Smith

85.5 mi in | ~1h 36m | via OK 351

Warner

148.5 mi in | ~2h 37m

Porum

148.5 mi in | ~2h 37m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Muskogee Turnpike	55.3 mi	53m
Cimarron Turnpike	31.4 mi	29m
US 266	16.6 mi	21m
Sand Springs Expressway	14.4 mi	16m
Broken Arrow Expressway	11.8 mi	14m
Keystone Expressway	8.6 mi	9m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway	7.3 mi	7m
OK 9	6.5 mi	9m

Longest stretch: Muskogee Turnpike — 55.3 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Stigler, OK.

Start on OK 51

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 177

6.1 mi · 10 min · South Perkins Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward OK 312 East: Tulsa Use the right lane.

Merge onto OK 312

6.4 mi · 6 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur

Merge onto US 412

31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 412

5.0 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

3.6 mi · 3 min · Keystone Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

14 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 64; OK 51

Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51

0.6 mi · 49 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop

Exit 4B Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Use the left lane.

Continue on US 64; US 75; OK 51

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Bartlesville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51

11 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Use the straight lane.

Continue on OK 51

379 ft · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

Continue on OK 51

3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on OK 351

55 mi · 53 min · Muskogee Turnpike

Toward OK 351 East: Muskogee, Fort Smith Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Exit 56A Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 40

7.3 mi · 7 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 278 Toward US 266, OK 2: Muskogee, Warner, Porum Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 266; OK 2

17 mi · 21 min · US 266; OK 2

Use the slight left / right lanes.

Turn slight left

406 ft · 16 sec

Turn slight left onto OK 9

6.5 mi · 9 min · OK 9

Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street

63 ft · 2 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

Arrive at destination

Northeast 3rd Street

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 85.9 miles from Stillwater, OK, or about 1h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.3 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 85.9 miles or 1h 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stigler, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Stillwater, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 171.9 miles and 3h 9m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Muskogee Turnpike for about 55.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.9 mi from Stillwater, OK · 1h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denison, TX

86 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

Denison, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Paris, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.9 miles from Stillwater, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Stigler, OK

The final approach into Stigler, 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 Stigler, 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

$26.11 one way

$52.22 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$28.78	$57.57
premium	$4.80	$32.45	$64.90
diesel	$5.64	$38.19	$76.38

Estimated Tolls: $5.76

Muskogee Turnpike (55.3 mi) $3.87

Cimarron Turnpike (37.8 mi) $1.89

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	51.6	$18.05	$8.25
Efficient EV	43	$15.04	$6.88
EV Truck/SUV	68.8	$24.07	$11.00

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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 data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Stillwater, OK

Late night in Stillwater on Monday

Local time

5:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Partly Cloudy

S 15 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Norman OK on this developing situat...

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 1:52AM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Destination

Stigler, OK

Late night in Stigler on Monday

Local time

5:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 15 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Norman OK on this developing situat...

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 1:52AM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM 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

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

3h 9m 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 Stigler, OK covers 171.9 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Muskogee Turnpike, Cimarron Turnpike, US 266. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 85.9 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 $26.11 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.

Between Stillwater, OK and Stigler, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee, Oklahoma City, Bartlesville, Fort Smith, Warner and Porum.

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Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Stigler, OK

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Stillwater, OK

Stigler, OK

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 9m on the road

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