Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
64.3 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Quick day tripThe drive from Stillwater, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 64.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Perkins Road, Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway, Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.59 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
32.1 miles from Stillwater, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 64.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Perkins Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sammy Davis | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
Start on East 6th Avenue
Turn right onto South Perkins Road
Turn right
Turn right onto Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
Continue on Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
Continue on Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
Turn left
Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway
Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Continue on Crosstown Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 64.3 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.1 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Stillwater, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 64.3 miles and 1h 3m.
These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.
Late stop town
Meal stop
32 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.1 mi from Stillwater, OK
A short stop after about 64.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Stillwater, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.79 | $9.59 | $19.17 |
| midgrade | $4.26 | $10.78 | $21.56 |
| premium | $4.63 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Stillwater on Saturday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Oklahoma City on Saturday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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