How far is Checotah, OK from Stillwater, OK?
The driving distance from Checotah, OK to Stillwater, OK is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (156 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Checotah and Stillwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Checotah and Stillwater.
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Start on South Broadway Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Broadway Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
23.7 mi · 24 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
58.7 mi · 59 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
38 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gaddy Road
41 mi · 48 min · Gaddy Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East 116th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East 116th Street
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Turn slight right
81 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South Perkins Road
9 mi · 12 min · South Perkins Road
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Checotah and Stillwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
58.7 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Checotah and Mostly Cloudy near Stillwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Checotah to Stillwater?
The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km) and usually takes 02h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.9 miles from Checotah and 55.7 miles from Stillwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.9 miles (156 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.66 one way or $33.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Checotah and Mostly Cloudy near Stillwater.
Stop Ideas Near Prague
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prague.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Checotah and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 96.92 mi (155.97 km).
#1 Checotah
City in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 3,075 |
| Coordinates | 35.4701000, -95.5230400 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stillwater
The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 50,306 |
| Coordinates | 36.1156100, -97.0583700 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $16.66 | $33.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.74 | $37.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.35 | $40.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.83 | $47.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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