How far is Sallisaw, OK from Stillwater, OK?

The driving distance from Sallisaw, OK to Stillwater, OK is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
165.34 mi
02h 32m
Flight
135.09 mi
217.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.09 mi
Kilometers
217.4 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.34 mi
Kilometers
266.09 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 AM CDT
Return by in Sallisaw
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sallisaw
2026-04-23T09:11
Arrive Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 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 Sallisaw
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
Broken Arrow
OK

The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

From Sallisaw
82.3 mi
01h 16m
To Stillwater
83 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then 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 Sallisaw and Stillwater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto North Wheeler Street

    3056 ft · 1 min · North Wheeler Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Opdyke Street

    1035 ft · 30 sec · South Opdyke Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Iola Avenue

    2659 ft · 1 min · East Iola Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Ruth Avenue

    2720 ft · 1 min · West Ruth Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Kerr Boulevard

    92 m · 10 sec · Kerr Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

    1418 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    21.1 mi · 21 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa

    122 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1840 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    14.4 mi · 15 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    41.3 mi · 40 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Inner Dispersal Loop

    1775 ft · 28 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

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

  18. 18

    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

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Sand Springs Expressway

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Cimarron Turnpike Spur

    6.9 mi · 7 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Rd.

    1199 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

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

    6.2 mi · 11 min · North Perkins Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sallisaw 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
55.7 mi · 34%
Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi · 19%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
21.1 mi · 13%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.5 mi · 9%
Broken Arrow Expressway
11.7 mi · 7%
Keystone Expressway
8.66 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on Muskogee Turnpike

41.3 mi · 00h 40m

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
+30.2 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broken Arrow
01h 16m from Sallisaw
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sallisaw 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 Sallisaw to Stillwater?

The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266.1 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?

Broken Arrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Sallisaw and 83 miles from Stillwater.

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

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 $22.12 one way or $44.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Broken Arrow

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 Broken Arrow and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.5 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 11.4 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 8.3 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 Broken Arrow.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

21 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sallisaw and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 135.09 mi (217.4 km).

Sallisaw

#1 Sallisaw

City in Oklahoma

Population8,453
Coordinates35.4603700, -94.7874500
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Stillwater

#2 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.78723, 35.460429)
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.09 L · about $22.12
Round trip
$44.23
11.68 gal · 44.18 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.12 $44.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.87 $49.75
Premium $4.63 $27.01 $54.02
Diesel $5.42 $31.62 $63.25

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 Sallisaw and Stillwater. The current time is 09:11:32.

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.