Origin
Stillwater, OK
Late night in Stillwater on Friday
Local time
2:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stillwater, OK to Sapulpa, OK
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
61.9 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Sapulpa, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stillwater, OK to Sapulpa, OK covers 61.9 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway, OK 33, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.3 miles on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 61.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Stillwater, OK to Sapulpa, OK covers 61.9 miles and takes about 1h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
968 ft
719 ft
Total Climb
325 ft
Total Descent
502 ft
Highest Point
968 ft
~4.4 mi in
Elevation Range
250 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 51 / East 6th Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 51 / East 6th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.4 miles (West 31st Street South): Navigation decision point; at 46 miles (OK 33): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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OK 51 / East 6th Avenue
Depart onto OK 51 / East 6th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
37.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
West 31st Street South
Turn right onto West 31st Street South
Navigation decision point
5
46 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
OK 33
Turn left onto OK 33
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
57.3 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
|
US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66
At end of road, turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
61.9 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
|
OK 97 / North Main Street
Turn left onto OK 97 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway | 19.3 mi | 22m |
| OK 33 | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| OK 48 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| East 6th Avenue | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| US Historic 66 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| West Chicago Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West 31st Street South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
— 19.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Sapulpa, OK.
1
Start on OK 51
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on OK 51; OK 108
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
3
Continue on OK 51
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 51
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Chicago Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 51
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto West 31st Street South
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West 31st Street South
7
Turn right onto OK 48
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
OK 48
8
Turn left onto OK 33
11 mi
·
13 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
At end of road, turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto OK 97
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
OK 97
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.9 mi from Stillwater, OK · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Stillwater, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sapulpa, OK
The final approach into Sapulpa, 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
$9.68 one way
$19.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.63 | $21.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sapulpa, OK
Late night in Sapulpa on Friday
Local time
2:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
1 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 17m 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 Sapulpa, OK covers 61.9 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway, OK 33, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.9 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 $9.68 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 straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 51 / East 6th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.4 miles (West 31st Street South): Navigation decision point; at 46 miles (OK 33): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Stillwater, OK to Sapulpa, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 719 ft to 968 ft elevation with about 325 ft of total climbing.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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