How far is Stillwater, OK from Fort Gibson, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Fort Gibson, OK is about 124 miles (199.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
123.99 mi
02h 15m
Flight
103.47 mi
166.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.47 mi
Kilometers
166.52 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.99 mi
Kilometers
199.54 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Gibson
Tue, May 12, 11:03 PM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Wed, May 13, 1:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-05-12T20:48
Arrive Fort Gibson
Tue, May 12, 11:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Sand Springs
OK

City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

From Stillwater
62 mi
01h 07m
To Fort Gibson
62.1 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater and Fort Gibson.

  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

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City

    1291 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    3169 ft · 49 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow

    1437 ft · 35 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop

  13. 13

    Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    33.4 mi · 32 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Fort Gibson, Tahlequah

    1058 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto East Shawnee Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · East Shawnee Bypass

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Georgetown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Georgetown Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto West Poplar Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Poplar Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Scott Street

    133 m · 10 sec · North Scott Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Hickory Avenue

    1410 ft · 30 sec · West Hickory Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Lee Street

    81 m · 9 sec · North Lee Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
33.4 mi · 27%
Cimarron Turnpike
31.4 mi · 25%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.4 mi · 12%
Broken Arrow Expressway
11.8 mi · 10%
Keystone Expressway
8.65 mi · 7%
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
6.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

33.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sand Springs
01h 07m from Stillwater
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stillwater and Sunny near Fort Gibson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stillwater to Fort Gibson?

The road trip is about 124 miles (199.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Sand Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Stillwater and 62.1 miles from Fort Gibson.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stillwater and Sunny near Fort Gibson.

Stop Ideas Near Sand Springs

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 Sand Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
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Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sand Springs.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

11 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Fort Gibson. Straight-line distance: 103.47 mi (166.52 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Fort Gibson

#2 Fort Gibson

Town in Oklahoma

Population3,933
Coordinates35.7976000, -95.2505200
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Fort Gibson (-95.25052, 35.7976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.56 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.10
8.74 gal · 33.12 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.55 $33.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.61 $37.22
Premium $4.63 $20.21 $40.42
Diesel $5.42 $23.66 $47.33

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Fort Gibson. The current time is 20:48:09.

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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.