How far is Fort Gibson, OK from Stillwater, OK?

The driving distance from Fort Gibson, OK to Stillwater, OK is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 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
116.57 mi
01h 56m
Flight
103.47 mi
166.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.47 mi
Kilometers
166.52 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.57 mi
Kilometers
187.6 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Tue, May 12, 9:58 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Gibson
Tue, May 12, 11:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Gibson
2026-05-12T20:02
Arrive Stillwater
Tue, May 12, 9:58 PM 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 Fort Gibson
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
Sand Springs
OK

City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

From Fort Gibson
61.9 mi
00h 58m
To Stillwater
54.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Gibson and Stillwater.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lee Street

    81 m · 13 sec · North Lee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Hickory Avenue

    1410 ft · 32 sec · West Hickory Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Scott Street

    133 m · 11 sec · North Scott Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Poplar Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Poplar Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Georgetown Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Georgetown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Veteran's Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Veteran's Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 North: Port of Muskogee, Tulsa, USS Batfish

    2284 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

    33.5 mi · 32 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Inner Dispersal Loop

    1775 ft · 28 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2714 ft · 42 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs

    1791 ft · 43 sec · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Sand Springs Expressway

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Cimarron Turnpike Spur

    6.9 mi · 7 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Rd.

    1199 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

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

    6.2 mi · 11 min · North Perkins Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Gibson 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
33.5 mi · 29%
Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi · 27%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.5 mi · 12%
Broken Arrow Expressway
11.7 mi · 10%
Keystone Expressway
8.66 mi · 7%
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
6.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

33.5 mi · 00h 32m

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
+13.1 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sand Springs
00h 58m from Fort Gibson
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Gibson and Sunny near Stillwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Gibson to Stillwater?

The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.6 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?

Sand Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Fort Gibson and 54.7 miles from Stillwater.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 $15.56 one way or $31.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Gibson and Sunny near Stillwater.

Stop Ideas Near Sand Springs

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 Sand Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

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223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
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Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

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Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sand Springs.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

11 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Gibson and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 103.47 mi (166.52 km).

Fort Gibson

#1 Fort Gibson

Town in Oklahoma

Population3,933
Coordinates35.7976000, -95.2505200
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Stillwater

#2 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lee Street (-95.25041, 35.79766)
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.57 L · about $15.56
Round trip
$31.13
8.22 gal · 31.14 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.56 $31.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.50 $35.01
Premium $4.63 $19.01 $38.02
Diesel $5.42 $22.26 $44.51

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Gibson and Stillwater. The current time is 20:02:59.

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.