How far is Stillwater, OK from Cleora, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Cleora, OK is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
146.38 mi
02h 42m
Flight
120.49 mi
193.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.49 mi
Kilometers
193.91 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.38 mi
Kilometers
235.57 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleora
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-23T02:34
Arrive Cleora
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Tulsa
OK

The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.

From Stillwater
73.1 mi
01h 21m
To Cleora
73.3 mi
01h 21m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then 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 Cleora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore

    48.2 mi · 49 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 66, US 60: Vinita

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Illinois Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Illinois Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    525 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    116 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
48.2 mi · 33%
Cimarron Turnpike
31.4 mi · 21%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.9 mi · 10%
East Illinois Avenue
8.79 mi · 6%
Keystone Expressway
8.65 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
7.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore

48.2 mi · 00h 49m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
120.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tulsa
01h 21m from Stillwater
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Tulsa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Stillwater and 73.3 miles from Cleora.

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

The direct path is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.54 one way or $39.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleora.

Stop Ideas Near Tulsa

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 Tulsa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 3.4 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 3.5 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 10.3 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 Tulsa.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

1 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Cleora. Straight-line distance: 120.49 mi (193.91 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Cleora

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

Population1,463
Coordinates36.5789700, -94.9710700
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Cleora (-94.97107, 36.57897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.55 L · about $19.54
Round trip
$39.08
10.32 gal · 39.1 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.54 $39.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.98 $43.95
Premium $4.63 $23.87 $47.73
Diesel $5.42 $27.94 $55.88

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 Cleora. The current time is 02:34:36.

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.