How far is Stillwater, OK from Catoosa, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Catoosa, OK is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.29 mi
01h 36m
Flight
73.4 mi
118.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.4 mi
Kilometers
118.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.29 mi
Kilometers
137.26 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catoosa
Thu, Apr 23, 9:34 AM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 11:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-23T07:58
Arrive Catoosa
Thu, Apr 23, 9:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stillwater
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
Terlton
OK

Human settlement in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Stillwater
42.6 mi
00h 48m
To Catoosa
42.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Perkins Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · South Perkins Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward OK 312 East: Tulsa

    1572 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

    31.4 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sand Springs Expressway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

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

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 167 North: 193rd East Avenue

    1316 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 193rd Avenue East

    569 ft · 20 sec · North 193rd Avenue East

  14. 14

    Continue on North 193rd East Avenue

    787 ft · 19 sec · North 193rd East Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North 193rd Avenue East

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 193rd Avenue East

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Pine Street North

    74 m · 8 sec · East Pine Street North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 193rd East Avenue

    2048 ft · 45 sec · North 193rd East Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Tigerswitch Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Tigerswitch Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Denbo Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West Denbo Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Denbo Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stillwater and Catoosa.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cimarron Turnpike
31.4 mi · 37%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.9 mi · 17%
Keystone Expressway
8.65 mi · 10%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
6.63 mi · 8%
Martin Luther King
6.63 mi · 8%
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
6.37 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Cimarron Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

31.4 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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
73.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terlton
00h 48m from Stillwater
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stillwater and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Catoosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Terlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Stillwater and 42.7 miles from Catoosa.

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

The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Terlton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Terlton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Terlton.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

45 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

91 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Catoosa. Straight-line distance: 73.4 mi (118.13 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Catoosa

#2 Catoosa

City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States

Population6,901
Coordinates36.1889900, -95.7458200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Catoosa (-95.74582, 36.18899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.39 L · about $11.40
Round trip
$22.80
6.02 gal · 22.78 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.40 $22.80
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.82 $25.64
Premium $4.63 $13.92 $27.84
Diesel $5.42 $16.30 $32.60

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 Stillwater and Catoosa. The current time is 07:58:04.

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.