How far is Chelsea, OK from Stillwater, OK?

The driving distance from Chelsea, OK to Stillwater, OK is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.21 mi
01h 56m
Flight
95.04 mi
152.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.04 mi
Kilometers
152.96 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.21 mi
Kilometers
185.41 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Sun, Apr 19, 4:46 AM CDT
Return by in Chelsea
Sun, Apr 19, 6:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chelsea
2026-04-19T02:50
Arrive Stillwater
Sun, Apr 19, 4:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chelsea
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lotsee
OK

Human settlement in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Chelsea
58.4 mi
00h 58m
To Stillwater
56.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chelsea and Stillwater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea and Stillwater.

  1. 1

    Start on West 6th Street

    968 ft · 37 sec · West 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    2521 ft · 50 sec · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

  4. 4

    Continue on Clem McSpadden Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Clem McSpadden Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Sioux Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · North Sioux Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Maiden Lane

    110 m · 9 sec · Maiden Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    670 ft · 18 sec · East 9th Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Dorothy Avenue

    1974 ft · 2 min · North Dorothy Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Will Rogers Boulevard

    1623 ft · 32 sec · East Will Rogers Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

    917 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    942 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto I 44 West: Tulsa

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 12 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Sand Springs Expressway

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Cimarron Turnpike Spur

    6.9 mi · 7 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Rd.

    1199 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Perkins Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · North Perkins Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chelsea and Stillwater.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi · 27%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.8 mi · 13%
Will Rogers Turnpike
12.3 mi · 11%
Clem McSpadden Highway
10.2 mi · 9%
Keystone Expressway
8.66 mi · 8%
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
6.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Cimarron Turnpike

Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

31 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
95.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lotsee
00h 58m from Chelsea
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chelsea and Sunny near Stillwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chelsea to Stillwater?

The road trip is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Lotsee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Chelsea and 56.8 miles from Stillwater.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chelsea and Sunny near Stillwater.

Stop Ideas Near Lotsee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lotsee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lotsee.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

20 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

113 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chelsea and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 95.04 mi (152.96 km).

Chelsea

#1 Chelsea

City in Oklahoma, US

Population1,877
Coordinates36.5356500, -95.4324700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Stillwater

#2 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: West 6th Street (-95.432447, 36.535677)
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.39 L · about $15.41
Round trip
$30.83
8.14 gal · 30.78 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.41 $30.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.33 $34.67
Premium $4.63 $18.82 $37.65
Diesel $5.42 $22.04 $44.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chelsea and Stillwater. The current time is 02:50:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.