Origin
Waukomis, OK
Evening in Waukomis on Friday
Local time
5:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waukomis, OK to Stillwater, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
59.5 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waukomis, OK
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Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Waukomis, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, US 81, West 6th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35 miles on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 59.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 59.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 35 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 81.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Waukomis, OK to Stillwater, OK is easy. At 1h 13m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 81): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (OK 51 / East Jack Choate Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 81
Turn right onto US 81
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
11.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
OK 51 / East Jack Choate Avenue
Turn left onto OK 51 / East Jack Choate Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 35 mi | 41m |
| US 81 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| West 6th Avenue | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Angie Debo Memorial Highway | 5 mi | 5m |
| East Jack Choate Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Euclid Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 6th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
— 35 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukomis, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on East Euclid Avenue
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Euclid Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 81
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 81
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto OK 51
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jack Choate Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on OK 51
12 mi
·
14 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 51; CR 62
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Angie Debo Memorial Highway
6
Continue on OK 51; CR 62
23 mi
·
26 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on OK 51
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
West 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.8 mi from Waukomis, OK · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Waukomis, 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
$9.30 one way
$18.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.21 | $20.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Evening in Stillwater on Friday
Local time
5:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Orlando, OK
30 mi in
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 13m 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 Waukomis, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, US 81, West 6th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.8 miles from Waukomis, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.30 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.
The drive from Waukomis, OK to Stillwater, OK is easy. At 1h 13m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 81): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (OK 51 / East Jack Choate Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Waukomis, OK to Stillwater, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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