How far is Stillwater, OK from Checotah, OK?
The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Checotah, OK is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (156 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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.
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.
Town in Oklahoma, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stillwater and Checotah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater and Checotah.
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Start on East 6th Avenue
2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto South Perkins Road
9 mi · 12 min · South Perkins Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 116th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East 116th Street
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Turn slight right
92 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Jardot Road
41.1 mi · 48 min · South Jardot Road
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 3E East, I 40 East: Fort Smith
1578 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
59 mi · 59 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
23.6 mi · 24 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 Business North: Checotah
1287 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
41 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South Broadway Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stillwater and Checotah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
59 mi · 00h 59m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stillwater and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Checotah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stillwater to Checotah?
The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.7 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?
Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Stillwater and 69.2 miles from Checotah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.9 miles (156 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 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 Checotah.
Stop Ideas Near Johnson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Johnson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Checotah. Straight-line distance: 96.92 mi (155.97 km).
#1 Stillwater
The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 50,306 |
| Coordinates | 36.1156100, -97.0583700 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Checotah
City in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 3,075 |
| Coordinates | 35.4701000, -95.5230400 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Checotah (-95.52304, 35.4701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.78 | $41.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.57 | $45.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.43 | $52.85 |
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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