How far is Grove, OK from Stillwater, OK?

Fastest route

The route from Grove, Oklahoma 74344, USA to Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA takes approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes, covering a distance of 161 miles. The fastest route at the moment is via I-44 and US-412 W, but please note that this route has tolls.

Directions

  1. Head south on S Main St toward W 3rd St.
  2. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto US-59 N/W 3rd St.
  3. Continue to follow US-59 N, passing by McDonald's on the right.
  4. Slight right onto US-59 N/US-60 E/US-69 N.
  5. Keep left to continue on US-59 N/US-69 N.
  6. Use the right lane to take the ramp to I-44/Will Rogers Turnpike/Tulsa/Joplin (toll road).
  7. Keep left at the fork and merge onto I-44 (toll road).
  8. Follow I-44 and US-412 W until you reach US-177 S/N Washington St in Payne County. Take exit 20A from Cimarron Turnpike Spur (toll road).
  9. Use the right two lanes to take exit 34 for I-44 W/US-412 W toward OK-66/Tulsa (toll road).
  10. Keep right at the fork and continue on I-244 W/US-412 W, following signs for Sand Springs/Enid.
  11. Keep left at the fork and continue on US-412 W, following signs for US-64 W/OK-51 W/Sand Springs/Enid (toll road).
  12. Keep right at the fork and continue on Cimarron Turnpike Spur, following signs for Stillwater (toll road).
  13. Keep left to stay on Cimarron Turnpike Spur.
  14. Use the left two lanes to take exit 20A for US-177 N.
  15. Continue on N Washington St and drive to E 6th Ave in Stillwater.
  16. Merge onto US-177 S/N Washington St and continue onto N Boomer Rd.
  17. Pass by IHOP on the left.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Plan your journey ahead of time to account for possible traffic conditions.
  • 💰 Make sure you have sufficient funds for the tolls on the route.
  • 📱 Use a navigation app or GPS device for real-time updates and accurate directions.
  • ⛽ Consider filling up your gas tank before embarking on the trip.
  • 📝 Take note of important landmarks or exit numbers to help you stay on track.
  • 🕑 Allocate some extra time for restroom breaks or refreshment stops along the way.
  • 🧭 Familiarize yourself with the traffic rules and regulations of the areas you'll be passing through.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.8 mi
02h 32m
Flight
131.59 mi
211.78 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.59 mi
Kilometers
211.78 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.8 mi
Kilometers
247.51 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM CDT
Return by in Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 8:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grove
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grove
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
Catoosa
OK

City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States

From Grove
80.4 mi
01h 16m
To Stillwater
73.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    89 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West O'Daniel Parkway

    2983 ft · 1 min · West O'Daniel Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Continue on US 59 North, US 69 North: Miami

    1269 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

    1190 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    156 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

    1738 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on PIKEPASS Only

    3038 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

    60.2 mi · 1 hr · Will Rogers Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

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

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

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Sand Springs Expressway

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Cimarron Turnpike Spur

    6.9 mi · 7 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Rd.

    1199 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

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

    6.2 mi · 11 min · North Perkins Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grove 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Will Rogers Turnpike
60.2 mi · 39%
Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi · 20%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.8 mi · 10%
Keystone Expressway
8.66 mi · 6%
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
6.9 mi · 4%
North Perkins Road
6.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Will Rogers Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

60.2 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
131.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catoosa
01h 16m from Grove
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grove and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stillwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Catoosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Grove and 73.4 miles from Stillwater.

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

The direct path is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grove and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stillwater.

Stop Ideas Near Catoosa

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 Catoosa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.3 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 10.3 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.6 mi away

Catoosa City Hall

Catoosa , OK
214 S Cherokee St, Catoosa, OK 74015
Rating 2.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

22 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grove and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 131.59 mi (211.78 km).

Grove

#1 Grove

City in Delaware County, Oklahoma

Population7,184
Coordinates36.5936900, -94.7691200
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Stillwater

#2 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-94.769339, 36.593687)
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.54 L · about $20.56
Round trip
$41.13
10.86 gal · 41.08 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.56 $41.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.13 $46.25
Premium $4.63 $25.11 $50.23
Diesel $5.42 $29.40 $58.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grove and Stillwater. The current time is 03:14:26.

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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.