Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
188.3 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Same-day tripThe drive from Stilwell, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 188.3 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Front Street, North Wheeler Street, South Opdyke Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.07 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
94.2 miles from Stilwell, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 5m drive with frequent turns across 188.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Wheeler Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Opdyke Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Iola Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Ruth Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kerr Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Stilwell, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
Start on West Division Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Front Street
Continue straight
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Continue straight
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Continue straight
Continue on North Wheeler Street
Turn right onto South Opdyke Street
Turn right onto East Iola Avenue
Continue on West Ruth Avenue
Turn left onto Kerr Boulevard
Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.2 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Stilwell, 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 Stilwell, OK
This is one driving day of about 188.3 miles and 3h 5m.
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
94 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 94.2 mi from Stilwell, OK
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 94.2 miles from Stilwell, 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 | $28.07 | $56.15 |
| midgrade | $4.26 | $31.57 | $63.15 |
| premium | $4.63 | $34.29 | $68.57 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $40.14 | $80.29 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 65.9 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 Stilwell on Saturday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Oklahoma City on Saturday
Local time
2:59 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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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