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Trip from Stillwater, OK to Kiefer, OK

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

66.5 mi

107 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m

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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Downtown Kiefer, OK, OK

Kiefer, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Stillwater, OK to Kiefer, OK covers 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway, West Chicago Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.40 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 66.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 66.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Stillwater, OK to Kiefer, OK is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Stillwater, OK to Kiefer, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
West Chicago Avenue
West 31st Street South
South Main Street
North Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 6th Avenue

7.6 mi · 11 min · East 6th Avenue
2

Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

8.8 mi · 10 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
3

Continue on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway

3.0 mi · 3 min · Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
4

Continue on West Chicago Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · West Chicago Avenue
5

Continue on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway

16 mi · 18 min · Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
6

Turn right onto West 31st Street South

0.5 mi · 51 sec · West 31st Street South
7

Turn right

8.1 mi · 9 min
8

Turn left

11 mi · 13 min
9

At the end of the road, turn left

2.9 mi · 3 min
10

Turn right

0.6 mi · 1 min
11

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 16 sec
12

Continue straight

0.9 mi · 2 min
13

Turn right onto South Main Street

4.4 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
14

Turn slight right onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · North Main Street
15

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.3 mi from Stillwater, OK · 42m into the drive

Downtown Mannford, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mannford, 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

Yale, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mannford, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Stillwater, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kiefer, OK

The final approach into Kiefer, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.40 one way

$20.79 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.41 $22.83
premium $4.89 $12.80 $25.59
diesel $5.61 $14.68 $29.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 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 20 0 $6.98 $3.19
Efficient EV 16.6 0 $5.82 $2.66
EV Truck/SUV 26.6 0 $9.31 $4.26

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Stillwater, OK

Night in Stillwater on Thursday

Local time

9:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kiefer, OK

Night in Kiefer on Thursday

Local time

9:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

18 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 25m 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 Kiefer, OK covers 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway, West Chicago Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.3 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 $10.40 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.
The drive from Stillwater, OK to Kiefer, OK is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Stillwater, OK to Kiefer, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Stillwater, OK to Kiefer, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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