Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
104.3 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Photo: cottonbro CG studio
The drive from Stillwater, OK to Ada, OK covers 104.3 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Jardot Road, OK 3W, South Perkins Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.1 miles on South Jardot Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.84 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
52.2 miles from Stillwater, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 104.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 51 / East 6th Avenue.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Stillwater, OK to Ada, OK is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 51 / East 6th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Depart onto OK 51 / East 6th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 177 / South Perkins Road
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Jardot Road | 73.1 mi | 1h 26m |
| OK 3W | 19.7 mi | 24m |
| South Perkins Road | 9 mi | 11m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East 116th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 6th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Ada, OK.
Start on OK 51
Turn right onto US 177
At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71; US 177
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto US 177
Continue on US 177
Continue on OK 3W
Continue on OK 3W
Continue on OK 3W
Arrive at destination
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.
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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.2 miles or 1h 4m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ada, OK than in the middle of the route.
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 104.3 miles and 2h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.2 mi from Stillwater, OK · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 52.2 miles from Stillwater, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before South Jardot Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.1 miles.
The final approach into Ada, 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 Ada, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.84 one way
$31.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.46 | $34.93 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.69 | $39.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.01 |
| Efficient EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.60 | $6.68 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Stillwater on Saturday
Local time
5:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Ada on Saturday
Local time
5:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Anadarko, OK
52 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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