Trip from Stillwater, OK to Wilson, OK

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

115.6 mi

186 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

2 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 5m ★

6 AM

2h 14m

8 AM

2h 33m

10 AM

2h 21m

12 PM

2h 19m

3 PM

2h 22m

5 PM

2h 32m

8 PM

2h 8m

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 Wilson, OK covers 115.6 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, South Jardot Road, South Perkins Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.2 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.07 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.

Midpoint

57.8 miles from Stillwater, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 115.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 115.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 56.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 177 / South Perkins Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 115.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.4 miles (US 177 / South Perkins Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

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0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 177 / South Perkins Road

Turn right onto US 177 / South Perkins Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

7

9.4 mi into trip | ~12m in | OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street

At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

7

52.7 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward OK 3E East, I 40 East: Fort Smith

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

Use the straight / sharp right lanes. Toward OK 3E East, I 40 East: Fort Smith

8

109.1 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business

Take the exit onto I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business toward I 40 Business East, US 62 Business East, US 75 Business North: Henryetta

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 237 Toward I 40 Business East, US 62 Business East,...

6

109.4 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business / N3930 Road

Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business / N3930 Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway	56.2 mi	56m
South Jardot Road	41.1 mi	48m
South Perkins Road	9 mi	11m
Turkey Pen Hollow Road	3.1 mi	5m
North Main Street	1.2 mi	2m
N3920 Road	1 mi	1m
East 116th Street	0.9 mi	1m
N3925 Road	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway — 56.2 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on OK 51

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

2

Turn right onto US 177

9.0 mi · 11 min · South Perkins Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

3

At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71; US 177

0.9 mi · 1 min · East 116th Street

Use the left lane.

4

Turn slight right

302 ft · 5 sec

5

Turn straight onto US 177

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

6

Continue on US 177

41 mi · 48 min · South Jardot Road

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 54 sec

Toward OK 3E East, I 40 East: Fort Smith Use the straight / sharp right lanes.

8

Merge onto I 40; OK 3E

56 mi · 56 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Take the exit onto I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business

0.2 mi · 37 sec · I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business

Exit 237 Toward I 40 Business East, US 62 Business East, US 75 Business North: Henryetta Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business

0.2 mi · 22 sec · N3930 Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

11

Turn left onto Old US Highway 62

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Old US Highway 62

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

12

Turn right onto South 196 Road

0.4 mi · 41 sec · South 196 Road

13

Turn left onto E1085 Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · E1085 Road

14

Turn right onto N3925 Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · N3925 Road

15

Continue on E1080 Road

0.4 mi · 39 sec · E1080 Road

16

Turn right onto Turkey Pen Hollow Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · Turkey Pen Hollow Road

17

Continue on N3920 Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · N3920 Road

18

Arrive at destination

Wilson Road

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 57.8 miles from Stillwater, OK, or about 1h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.2 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 25 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.8 miles or 1h 11m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wilson, 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 115.6 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Stillwater, OK.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 56.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.8 mi from Stillwater, OK · 1h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shawnee, OK

58 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

Perkins, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shawnee, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.8 miles from Stillwater, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wilson, OK

The final approach into Wilson, 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 Wilson, OK.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14053720300

Visit website

Sandwich Planet

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

2.3 mi

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14053720300

Visit website

Sandwich Planet

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14055331237

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Stillwater, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

National Memorial

The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...

29 mi from route ~73 min detour $18 near mile 47.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.07 one way

$36.15 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$19.84	$39.69
premium	$4.89	$22.25	$44.49
diesel	$5.61	$25.52	$51.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Blink Charging Station

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Blink

1 DCFC

Francis Energy Charging Station

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Other

1 DCFC

Blink: 1 Other: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.7	$12.14	$5.55
Efficient EV	28.9	$10.11	$4.62
EV Truck/SUV	46.2	$16.18	$7.40

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Late night in Stillwater on Friday

Local time

12:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wilson, OK

Late night in Wilson on Friday

Local time

12:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Shawnee, OK

58 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 14m 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 Wilson, OK covers 115.6 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, South Jardot Road, South Perkins Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 57.8 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 $18.07 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 115.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.4 miles (US 177 / South Perkins Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Stillwater, OK to Wilson, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.

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