Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Bristow, OK
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The drive from Stillwater, OK to Bristow, OK covers 55.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 116th Street, OK 16, South Perkins Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.1 miles on East 116th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 55.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 55.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
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 55.4 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 25.1 miles (North Noble Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
Turn left onto North Noble Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR E0760
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 116th Street | 14.1 mi | 17m |
| OK 16 | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| South Perkins Road | 9 mi | 11m |
| East Main Street | 5 mi | 6m |
| Greenwood Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| CR E0760 | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Bristow, OK.
Start on OK 51
Turn right onto US 177
At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71; US 177
Continue on OK 18; OK 33; CR EW71
Turn left onto North Noble Avenue
Turn right onto West North Street
Continue on East Main Street
Continue on East North Street
At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71
Turn right onto CR N3560
Continue on OK 99
Turn left onto CR E0760
Continue on E0760 Road
Continue on Old Shamrock Highway
Continue on Old Shamrock Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Tipperary Road
Turn right onto OK 16
Continue on OK 16
Continue on OK 16
Continue on OK 16
Turn slight right onto OK 16
Turn slight right onto US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Stillwater, OK · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Stillwater, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bristow, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.66 one way
$17.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Stillwater on Friday
Local time
12:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Bristow on Friday
Local time
12:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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