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Trip from Stillwater, OK to Blackwell, OK

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

65.8 mi

106 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

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

Downtown Stillwater, OK, OK

Stillwater, OK

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city in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States

Blackwell, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Stillwater, OK to Blackwell, OK covers 65.8 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, North Washington Street, Cimarron Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.9 miles on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.29 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

32.9 miles from Stillwater, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 65.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.9 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 18.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

7
18.8 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the ramp toward US 412 West: Enid

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 412 West: Enid
6
33.4 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward I 35 North: Wichita

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35 North: Wichita
8
61.8 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward OK 11: Blackwell, Medford

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 222 Toward OK 11: Blackwell, Medford
6
62.1 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | OK 11 / West Doolin Avenue

Turn right onto OK 11 / West Doolin Avenue toward OK 11 East: Blackwell

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward OK 11 East: Blackwell
6
65.3 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | US 177 / North Main Street

Turn right onto US 177 / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Stillwater, OK to Blackwell, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Medford along the way.

Medford

61.8 mi in | ~1h 9m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 27.9 mi 27m
North Washington Street 16.7 mi 21m
Cimarron Turnpike 14.2 mi 14m
West Doolin Avenue 3.2 mi 5m
North Boomer Road 1 mi 2m
South Main Street 1 mi 2m
North Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
East 6th Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: World War II Veterans Memorial Highway — 27.9 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on OK 51

75 ft · 6 sec · East 6th Avenue
2

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
Use the right lane.
3

Continue on North Boomer Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Boomer Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn straight onto North Washington Street

3.5 mi · 5 min · North Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on US 177

13 mi · 15 min · North Washington Street
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Toward US 412 West: Enid Use the right lane.
7

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 11 sec · this road
Exit 15 Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Merge onto US 412

14 mi · 14 min · Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 35 North: Wichita Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 35

28 mi · 27 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 222 Toward OK 11: Blackwell, Medford Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn right onto OK 11

3.2 mi · 5 min · West Doolin Avenue
Toward OK 11 East: Blackwell Use the right lane.
13

Turn right onto US 177

0.5 mi · 47 sec · North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14

Arrive at destination

US 177

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 32.9 miles from Stillwater, OK, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.9 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 65.8 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.9 miles or 40m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blackwell, 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 65.8 miles and 1h 16m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway for about 27.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.9 mi from Stillwater, OK · 40m into the drive

city and state capital of Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oklahoma City, OK

33 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

Wichita, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oklahoma City, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Stillwater, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Blackwell, OK

The final approach into Blackwell, 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 Blackwell, 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

$10.29 one way

$20.57 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.29 $22.59
premium $4.89 $12.66 $25.33
diesel $5.61 $14.53 $29.06

Estimated Tolls: $0.71

Cimarron Turnpike (14.2 mi) $0.71

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

$10

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.7 0 $6.91 $3.16
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.76 $2.63
EV Truck/SUV 26.3 0 $9.21 $4.21

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Stillwater, OK

Morning in Stillwater on Wednesday

Local time

6:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

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Live forecast

Destination

Blackwell, OK

Morning in Blackwell on Wednesday

Local time

6:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 16m 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 Blackwell, OK covers 65.8 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, North Washington Street, Cimarron Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 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 $10.29 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 65.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 18.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Stillwater, OK to Blackwell, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Medford along the way.

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