How far is Jay, OK from Stillwater, OK?

The driving distance from Jay, OK to Stillwater, OK is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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
150.78 mi
02h 27m
Flight
127.74 mi
205.57 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Jay.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.74 mi
Kilometers
205.57 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.78 mi
Kilometers
242.66 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 11:59 AM CDT
Return by in Jay
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jay
2026-04-23T09:32
Arrive Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 11:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jay
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Jay
78.9 mi
01h 13m
To Stillwater
71.9 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Jay and Stillwater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    18.4 mi · 23 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 412 West: Tulsa

    1371 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Cherokee Turnpike

    28.3 mi · 27 min · Cherokee Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

    31.4 mi · 36 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

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

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

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Sand Springs Expressway

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Cimarron Turnpike Spur

    6.9 mi · 7 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Rd.

    1199 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

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

    6.2 mi · 11 min · North Perkins Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jay 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
31.4 mi · 21%
Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi · 21%
Cherokee Turnpike
28.3 mi · 19%
South Main Street
18.4 mi · 12%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.8 mi · 10%
Keystone Expressway
8.66 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

31.4 mi · 00h 36m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
127.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catoosa
01h 13m from Jay
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jay 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 Jay to Stillwater?

The road trip is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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 78.9 miles from Jay and 71.9 miles from Stillwater.

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

The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.15 one way or $40.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jay 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 8.8 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 8.9 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 4.9 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 Jay and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 127.74 mi (205.57 km).

Jay

#1 Jay

City in and county seat of Delaware County, Oklahoma

Population2,533
Coordinates36.4211900, -94.7969000
Altitude318
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 (-94.796902, 36.421115)
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.14 L · about $20.15
Round trip
$40.29
10.64 gal · 40.28 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.15 $40.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.66 $45.32
Premium $4.63 $24.61 $49.21
Diesel $5.42 $28.81 $57.62

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 Jay and Stillwater. The current time is 09:32:27.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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