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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on the route
11 m · 1 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Wheeler Street
3056 ft · 1 min · North Wheeler Street
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Turn right onto South Opdyke Street
1035 ft · 30 sec · South Opdyke Street
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Turn right onto East Iola Avenue
2659 ft · 1 min · East Iola Avenue
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Continue on West Ruth Avenue
2720 ft · 1 min · West Ruth Avenue
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Turn left onto Kerr Boulevard
92 m · 10 sec · Kerr Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
1418 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
21.1 mi · 21 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
122 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1840 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
14.4 mi · 15 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Muskogee Turnpike
41.3 mi · 40 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
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Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
11.7 mi · 15 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Inner Dispersal Loop
1775 ft · 28 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2714 ft · 42 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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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
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Merge slight right onto Sand Springs Expressway
14.5 mi · 16 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 Sallisaw 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.
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.
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.
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.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Catoosa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broken Arrow.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sallisaw and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 135.09 mi (217.4 km).
#1 Sallisaw
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 8,453 |
| Coordinates | 35.4603700, -94.7874500 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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