How far is Salina, OK from Stillwater, OK?
The driving distance from Salina, OK to Stillwater, OK is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and Stillwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Stillwater.
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Start on South Cherokee Avenue
4 m · 6 sec · South Cherokee Avenue
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Turn left onto West Ferry Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Ferry Street
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Continue straight
16.3 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp left
820 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
942 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 44 West: Tulsa
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike
12.3 mi · 12 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sand Springs Expressway
14.8 mi · 17 min · Sand Springs Expressway
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Cimarron Turnpike Spur
6.9 mi · 7 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Rd.
1199 ft · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Perkins Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · North Perkins Road
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Stillwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Salina 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 Salina to Stillwater?
The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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 61.1 miles from Salina and 57.1 miles from Stillwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.79 one way or $31.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Salina 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.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sand Springs.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 106.91 mi (172.06 km).
#1 Salina
Human settlement in Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 1,396 |
| Coordinates | 36.2928700, -95.1533000 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stillwater
The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 50,306 |
| Coordinates | 36.1156100, -97.0583700 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.29 | $38.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.58 | $45.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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