Origin
Stillwater, OK
Afternoon in Stillwater on Friday
Local time
12:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
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Trip from Stillwater, OK to Locust Grove, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
117.2 mi
189 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m
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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Locust Grove, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stillwater, OK to Locust Grove, OK covers 117.2 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cimarron Turnpike, US 412, Sand Springs Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.4 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.32 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
58.6 miles from Stillwater, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 117.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 117.2 miles, with most of the trip on Cimarron Turnpike and US 412. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.4 miles on Cimarron Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 31.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and US 412. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 177 / South Perkins Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 117.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 6.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 177 / South Perkins Road
Turn left onto US 177 / South Perkins Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward OK 312 East: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward OK 312 East: Tulsa
5
13.1 mi into trip
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~18m in
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US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Merge onto US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
83.8 mi into trip
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~1h 33m in
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US 412
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 toward US 412 East: Choteau
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 412 East: Choteau
8
110.8 mi into trip
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~2h 5m in
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US 412 Alternate / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 Alternate / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway toward US 412 Alternate East: Locust Grove, Siloam Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 412 Alternate East: Locust Grove, Sil...
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 Locust Grove, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Siloam Springs along the way.
Siloam Springs
110.8 mi in
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~2h 5m
|
via US 412 Alternate
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Turnpike | 31.4 mi | 29m |
| US 412 | 27 mi | 32m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.9 mi | 16m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| Keystone Expressway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Cimarron Turnpike Spur | 6.4 mi | 6m |
| South Perkins Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 31.4 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Locust Grove, 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: Tulsa
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto OK 312
6.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
5
Merge onto US 412
31 mi
·
29 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 412
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
·
3 min
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Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 64; US 412
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 244; US 412
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 44; US 412; OK 66
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 44; US 412; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
27 mi
·
32 min
·
US 412
Toward US 412 East: Choteau
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 Alternate
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Toward US 412 Alternate East: Locust Grove, Siloam Springs
Use the slight left lane.
14
Continue on US 412 Alternate
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 412 Alternate
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Wyandotte Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 412 Alternate
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 412 Alternate
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Harold Andrews Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
US 412 Alternate
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 58.6 miles from Stillwater, OK, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.4 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 26 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.6 miles or 1h 3m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Locust Grove, 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 117.2 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 31.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.6 mi from Stillwater, OK · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.6 miles from Stillwater, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Locust Grove, OK
The final approach into Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove, 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
$18.32 one way
$36.65 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.12 | $40.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.55 | $45.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.88 | $51.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.89
Cimarron Turnpike
(37.8 mi)
$1.89
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
$18
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.31 | $5.63 |
| Efficient EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.41 | $7.50 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Locust Grove, OK
Afternoon in Locust Grove on Friday
Local time
12:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
16 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
2h 14m 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 Locust Grove, OK covers 117.2 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, US 412, Sand Springs Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.6 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 $18.32 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 is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 117.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 177 / South Perkins Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Stillwater, OK to Locust Grove, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Siloam Springs along the way.
How this page is built
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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