The drive from Stillwater, OK to Barnsdall, OK covers 83.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cimarron Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 11 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.8 miles on Cimarron Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.12 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
42 miles from Stillwater, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 83.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Stillwater, OK to Barnsdall, OK covers 83.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cimarron Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 20.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 33.9 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.9 miles you will encounter 23 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 33.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.9 miles (US 64 / Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
33.9 mi into trip|~38m in
Take the exit toward OK 99: Hallett, Jennings
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward OK 99: Hallett, Jennings
9
34.1 mi into trip|~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward OK 99: Hallett, Jennings
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward OK 99: Hallett, Jennings
7
38.9 mi into trip|~44m in|US 64 / Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 64 / Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
59.7 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|CR 5229 / South Booker Avenue
Turn left onto CR 5229 / South Booker Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
62 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Turn left onto OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stillwater, OK and Barnsdall, OK, road signs point toward Jennings and Cleveland.
Jennings
33.9 mi in|~38m
Cleveland
34.2 mi in|~38m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cimarron Turnpike
20.8 mi
19m
Veterans Memorial Highway
12.1 mi
14m
OK 11
9.3 mi
11m
CR 5250
7.7 mi
14m
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
6.4 mi
6m
South Perkins Road
6.1 mi
10m
Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway
3.8 mi
4m
Sergeant Bucky Eisenberger Memorial Highway
3.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 20.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Barnsdall, OK.
1
Start on OK 51
0.4 mi·1 min·East 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto US 177
6.1 mi·10 min·South Perkins Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward OK 312 East: TulsaUse the right lane.
4
Merge onto OK 312
6.4 mi·6 min·Cimarron Turnpike Spur
5
Merge onto US 412
21 mi·19 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 48Toward OK 99: Hallett, Jennings
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward OK 99: Hallett, JenningsUse the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn slight right
125 ft·4 sec
Toward OK 99 North: Hallett, Cleveland
9
Turn right onto OK 99
0.4 mi·27 sec·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on OK 99
1.0 mi·1 min·5th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on OK 99
3.3 mi·3 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 64
1.1 mi·1 min·Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Cemetery Road
0.3 mi·27 sec·Cemetery Road
14
Continue on South 360 Road
2.2 mi·3 min·South 360 Road
15
Continue on Cemetery Road
2.3 mi·3 min·Cemetery Road
16
Continue on East 455 Road
0.5 mi·49 sec·East 455 Road
17
Turn right onto N3595 Road
1.0 mi·1 min·N3595 Road
18
Continue on North D Street
0.2 mi·58 sec·North D Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto 5th Street
377 ft·11 sec·5th Street
20
Turn right onto North E Street
283 ft·7 sec·North E Street
21
Turn right onto CR 5715
1.5 mi·3 min·CR 5715
22
Turn right onto CR 5250
5.3 mi·8 min·CR 5250
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
At end of road, turn left onto CR 5250
2.4 mi·5 min·CR 5250
24
Turn straight onto CR 5455
0.2 mi·24 sec·CR 5455
25
Turn right onto OK 20
3.8 mi·4 min·Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn left onto CR 5229
1.3 mi·2 min·South Booker Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
27
Turn right onto CR 5244
1.0 mi·1 min·CR 5244
28
Turn left onto OK 99
8.4 mi·9 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on OK 99
0.7 mi·1 min·Antwine Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Continue on OK 99
3.3 mi·4 min·Sergeant Bucky Eisenberger Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
31
Turn right onto OK 11
9.3 mi·11 min·OK 11
Use the right lane.
32
Turn left onto West Maple Avenue
0.2 mi·42 sec·West Maple Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
33
Turn right onto 5th Street
294 ft·13 sec·5th Street
34
Arrive at destination
5th Street
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 42 miles from Stillwater, OK, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.8 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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42 miles or 49m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barnsdall, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stillwater, OK
This is one driving day of about 83.9 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Stillwater, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Cimarron Turnpike for about 20.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42 mi from Stillwater, OK
· 49m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.12 one way
$26.23 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.40
$28.80
premium
$4.89
$16.15
$32.29
diesel
$5.61
$18.52
$37.05
Estimated Tolls: $1.36
Cimarron Turnpike
(27.1 mi)$1.36
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
$13
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.2
0
$8.81
$4.03
Efficient EV
21
0
$7.34
$3.36
EV Truck/SUV
33.6
0
$11.75
$5.37
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
4:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Barnsdall, OK
Late night
in Barnsdall on Friday
Local time
4:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Cleveland, OK
42 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
19 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 52m 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 Barnsdall, OK covers 83.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 11. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42 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 $13.12 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 83.9 miles you will encounter 23 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 33.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.9 miles (US 64 / Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Stillwater, OK and Barnsdall, OK, road signs point toward Jennings and Cleveland.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
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