Origin
Stratford, OK
Afternoon in Stratford on Thursday
Local time
1:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stratford, OK to Stillwater, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
96.2 mi
155 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stratford, OK
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Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
This 96.2-mile drive from Stratford to Stillwater, Oklahoma, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in under two hours, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate primarily on US 177 and OK 3W, with a portion on North Forrest Avenue as you arrive. With an estimated fuel cost of around $15, this route is quite economical. Both your starting and ending points are within the Great Plains region, suggesting a consistent landscape. The mixed drive profile means you'll experience a variety of road types, keeping the journey interesting without being overly demanding. Given its manageable length and duration, this trip is best suited for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.1 miles from Stratford, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 96.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this approximately 1 hour and 57-minute journey. With 60% of the route on highways, you'll encounter some faster-paced sections, including a continuous stretch of 57.3 miles on US 177. This longest uninterrupted segment suggests a period of steady travel where you can maintain a consistent speed. The overall profile indicates a blend of road types, likely transitioning from potentially more rural highways to roads within populated areas as you approach Stillwater. It's not a monotonous interstate grind but rather a varied experience behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 177 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.3 miles.
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 19 / East Smith Street.
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 57m 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 19 / East Smith Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 177 / North Forrest Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (US 177; OK 59): 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
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~0m in
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OK 19 / East Smith Street
Depart onto OK 19 / East Smith Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 177 / North Forrest Avenue
Turn right onto US 177 / North Forrest Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
11.6 mi into trip
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~14m in
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US 177; OK 59
At end of road, turn left onto US 177; OK 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
85.9 mi into trip
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~1h 43m in
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OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street
Turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71; US 177 / East 116th Street
Navigation decision point
6
95.8 mi into trip
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~1h 56m in
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OK 51 / East 6th Avenue
Turn left onto OK 51 / East 6th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 177 | 57.3 mi | 1h 9m |
| OK 3W | 17 mi | 19m |
| North Forrest Avenue | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| South Perkins Road | 9 mi | 11m |
| East 116th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Smith Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 6th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 177
— 57.3 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratford, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on OK 19
0.4 mi
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57 sec
·
East Smith Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto US 177
11 mi
·
13 min
·
North Forrest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 177; OK 59
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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US 177; OK 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
17 mi
·
19 min
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OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
5
Continue on US 177; OK 3W
1.9 mi
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2 min
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US 177; OK 3W
6
Continue on US 177; US 270; OK 3W
52 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
US 177; US 270; OK 3W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71; US 177
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 116th Street
8
Turn slight right
265 ft
·
9 sec
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto US 177
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
South Perkins Road
10
Turn left onto OK 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Trip Plan
This short, 96.2-mile trip is flexible enough to depart whenever suits your schedule. Given the 1 hour and 57-minute driving time and minimal stops suggested, you won't need to plan for extensive breaks. The estimated fuel cost of $15 makes budgeting simple. A key piece of advice for this route is to monitor your fuel levels before leaving Stratford, as the longest stretch on US 177 is over 57 miles, and it's always wise to be prepared in the Great Plains region. You should have no problem reaching Stillwater without needing to split this into an overnight journey.
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 48.1 miles from Stratford, OK, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.3 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.1 miles or 57m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stillwater, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Stratford, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stratford, OK
This is one driving day of about 96.2 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Stratford, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 177 for about 57.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.1 mi from Stratford, OK · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.1 miles from Stratford, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stillwater, OK
The final approach into Stillwater, 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
$15.04 one way
$30.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.51 | $33.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.51 | $37.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.24 | $42.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.10 | $4.62 |
| Efficient EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.42 | $3.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.47 | $6.16 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Stillwater, OK
Afternoon in Stillwater on Thursday
Local time
1:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 57m 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 Stratford, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 96.2 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 177, OK 3W, North Forrest Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.1 miles from Stratford, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.04 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 57m 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 19 / East Smith Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 177 / North Forrest Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (US 177; OK 59): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Stratford, OK to Stillwater, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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