Origin
Stillwater, OK
Afternoon in Stillwater on Monday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stillwater, OK to Wister, OK
Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
204.5 mi
329 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Stillwater, OK to Wister, OK covers 204.5 miles and takes about 3h 49m 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, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 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 $31.06 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
102.2 miles from Stillwater, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 49m highway drive covering 204.5 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 30 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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 204.5 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 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
68.7 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
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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...
8
69.6 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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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...
8
70.8 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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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
6
140.8 mi into trip
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~2h 30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 56B
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
8
162.5 mi into trip
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~2h 52m in
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I 40 Business
Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau
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 308
Toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Pot...
Towns Along This Route
Between Stillwater, OK and Wister, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee, Oklahoma City, Bartlesville, Fort Smith and Poteau.
Okmulgee
68.7 mi in
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~1h 14m
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via US 64; OK 51
Oklahoma City
68.7 mi in
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~1h 14m
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via US 64; OK 51
Bartlesville
69.9 mi in
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~1h 16m
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via US 64; US 75; OK 51
Fort Smith
85.5 mi in
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~1h 36m
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via OK 351
Poteau
162.5 mi in
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~2h 52m
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via I 40 Business
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Turnpike | 55.3 mi | 53m |
| Cimarron Turnpike | 31.4 mi | 29m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 20.7 mi | 21m |
| Kerr Boulevard | 20 mi | 23m |
| US 59 | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 11.8 mi | 14m |
| Keystone Expressway | 8.6 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 Wister, OK.
1
Start on OK 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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East 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto US 177
6.1 mi
·
10 min
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South Perkins Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward OK 312 East: Tulsa
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto OK 312
6.4 mi
·
6 min
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Cimarron Turnpike Spur
5
Merge onto US 412
31 mi
·
29 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 412
5.0 mi
·
5 min
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Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
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1 min
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Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
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3 min
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Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 64; US 412
14 mi
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16 min
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Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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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.
11
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.6 mi
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49 sec
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Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
12
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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Inner Dispersal Loop
Exit 4B
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 64; US 75; OK 51
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Broken Arrow Expressway
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Bartlesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51
11 mi
·
13 min
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Broken Arrow Expressway
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on OK 51
379 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
16
Continue on OK 51
3.8 mi
·
4 min
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Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on OK 351
55 mi
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53 min
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Muskogee Turnpike
Toward OK 351 East: Muskogee, Fort Smith
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 56B
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
19
Merge onto I 40
21 mi
·
21 min
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Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit onto I 40 Business
0.2 mi
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31 sec
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I 40 Business
Exit 308
Toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto US 59
20 mi
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23 min
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Kerr Boulevard
Use the right lane.
22
Turn right onto US 59; US 271
359 ft
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7 sec
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US 59; US 271
23
Continue on US 59; US 271
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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US 59; US 271
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Continue on US 59; US 271
10 mi
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15 min
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US 59; US 271
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto US 59; US 271
4.3 mi
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6 min
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US 59; US 271
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn slight right onto US 271
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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US 271
Use the slight right lane.
27
Turn right onto US 271
6.2 mi
·
9 min
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US 271
28
Turn left onto US 270
0.3 mi
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34 sec
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Magnolia Avenue
29
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
272 ft
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5 sec
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Highland Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Highland Avenue
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 102.2 miles from Stillwater, OK, or about 1h 52m 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 102.2 miles or 1h 52m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wister, 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 204.5 miles and 3h 49m.
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 102.2 mi from Stillwater, OK · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.2 miles from Stillwater, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wister, OK
The final approach into Wister, 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 Wister, 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
$31.06 one way
$62.12 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $34.24 | $68.48 |
| premium | $4.80 | $38.61 | $77.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.43 | $90.87 |
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
$31
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.3 | 0 | $21.47 | $9.82 |
| Efficient EV | 51.1 | 0 | $17.89 | $8.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.8 | 1 | $28.63 | $13.09 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Wister, OK
Afternoon in Wister on Monday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Paris, TX
102 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
10 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 49m 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 Wister, OK covers 204.5 miles and takes about 3h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Muskogee Turnpike, Cimarron Turnpike, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.2 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 $31.06 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 demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 204.5 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.
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.
Between Stillwater, OK and Wister, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee, Oklahoma City, Bartlesville, Fort Smith and Poteau.
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