How far is Nowata, OK from Stillwater, OK?

The driving distance from Nowata, OK to Stillwater, OK is about 112 miles (180.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
112 mi
01h 57m
Flight
88.72 mi
142.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.72 mi
Kilometers
142.78 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112 mi
Kilometers
180.25 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Sat, Apr 18, 6:03 AM CDT
Return by in Nowata
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nowata
2026-04-18T04:06
Arrive Stillwater
Sat, Apr 18, 6:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nowata
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 Nowata
59.5 mi
00h 58m
To Stillwater
52.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    33 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    20.6 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Continue on US 169 South: Owasso

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport

    2163 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    7.7 mi · 9 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 Nowata 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi · 28%
Maple Street
22.6 mi · 20%
US 169 South
19.1 mi · 17%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.8 mi · 13%
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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sand Springs
00h 58m from Nowata
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny leaving Nowata and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Stillwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112 miles (180.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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 59.5 miles from Nowata and 52.5 miles from Stillwater.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.96 one way or $29.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny around Nowata and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.5 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 9.5 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 Sand Springs.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

11 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nowata and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 88.72 mi (142.78 km).

Nowata

#1 Nowata

City in Oklahoma

Population3,544
Coordinates36.7006500, -95.6380300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Stillwater

#2 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-95.638111, 36.700653)
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.96 L · about $14.96
Round trip
$29.92
7.9 gal · 29.92 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.96 $29.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.82 $33.65
Premium $4.63 $18.27 $36.54
Diesel $5.42 $21.39 $42.78

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Nowata and Stillwater. The current time is 04:06:03.

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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.