How far is Stillwater, OK from Jay, OK?
The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Jay, OK is about 149 miles (239.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
Driving 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 55m.
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.
The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.
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 Jay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater and Jay.
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Start on East 6th Avenue
2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto South Perkins Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · South Perkins Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward OK 312 East: Tulsa
1572 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur
6.4 mi · 7 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur
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Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
31.4 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Sand Springs Expressway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Sand Springs Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
28.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 28: Chelsea, South Grand Lake, Adair
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Exact Coins Only
117 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
10 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto E0400 Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · E0400 Road
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Continue on N4390 Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · N4390 Road
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Turn slight left
712 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on E0420 Road
1.5 km · 2 min · E0420 Road
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Continue on Strang Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Strang Road
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Continue on Broadway
2883 ft · 57 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Wood Street
653 ft · 18 sec · Wood Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road
97 m · 6 sec · Ridge Road
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Continue on E0420 Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · E0420 Road
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Turn straight
1335 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight
13.5 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stillwater and Jay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Jay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stillwater to Jay?
The road trip is about 149 miles (239.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 74.4 miles from Stillwater and 74.6 miles from Jay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 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 Jay.
Stop Ideas Near Tulsa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Catoosa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tulsa.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Jay. Straight-line distance: 127.74 mi (205.57 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 Jay
City in and county seat of Delaware County, Oklahoma
| Population | 2,533 |
| Coordinates | 36.4211900, -94.7969000 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jay (-94.7969, 36.42119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.92 | $39.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.33 | $48.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.48 | $56.97 |
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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