How far is Stillwater, OK from Cleveland, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Cleveland, OK is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
45.43 mi
00h 54m
Flight
35.67 mi
57.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.67 mi
Kilometers
57.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.43 mi
Kilometers
73.11 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 30, 12:46 PM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 30, 1:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-30T11:51
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 30, 12:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Maramec
OK

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

From Stillwater
22.7 mi
00h 27m
To Cleveland
22.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 11 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

    20.8 mi · 19 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 99: Hallett, Jennings

    822 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on OK 99: Hallett, Jennings

    806 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto OK 99 North: Hallett, Cleveland

    38 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    2071 ft · 27 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Caddo Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Caddo Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South B Avenue

    1581 ft · 56 sec · South B Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Pawnee Street

    60 m · 12 sec · West Pawnee Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cimarron Turnpike
20.8 mi · 46%
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
6.37 mi · 14%
South Perkins Road
6.07 mi · 13%
Veterans Memorial Highway
3.7 mi · 8%
Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway
2.64 mi · 6%
Dwight C. Woodrell
2.64 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Cimarron Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

20.8 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maramec
00h 27m from Stillwater
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stillwater and Mostly Cloudy near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Maramec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Stillwater and 22.7 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stillwater and Mostly Cloudy near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Maramec

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maramec, 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 Maramec.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

63 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

79 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

114 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 35.67 mi (57.4 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Cleveland

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population3,114
Coordinates36.3103200, -96.4658400
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Cleveland (-96.46584, 36.31032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.07 L · about $6.06
Round trip
$12.12
3.2 gal · 12.14 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.06 $12.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.81 $13.63
Premium $4.63 $7.40 $14.80
Diesel $5.42 $8.66 $17.33

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Cleveland. The current time is 11:51:50.

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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.