How far is Stillwater, OK from Locust Grove, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Locust Grove, OK is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (170 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
118.53 mi
02h 12m
Flight
105.63 mi
169.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.63 mi
Kilometers
169.99 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.53 mi
Kilometers
190.75 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:13 AM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Fri, Apr 17, 1:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-17T09:01
Arrive Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lotsee
OK

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

From Stillwater
59.2 mi
01h 06m
To Locust Grove
59.3 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater and Locust Grove.

  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

    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 left to continue on US 412 East: Choteau

    27 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Cherokee Turnpike

    6 mi · 6 min · Cherokee Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 82: Locust Grove, Salina, Tahlequah

    1507 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Locust Grove, Salina, Lake Hudson, Lake Spavinaw

    30 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harold Andrews Boulevard

    2565 ft · 1 min · Harold Andrews Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harold Andrews Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cimarron Turnpike
31.4 mi · 26%
US 412 East
27 mi · 23%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.9 mi · 13%
Keystone Expressway
8.65 mi · 7%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
7.3 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King
7.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
105.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lotsee
01h 06m from Stillwater
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stillwater and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Locust Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stillwater to Locust Grove?

The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Lotsee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Stillwater and 59.3 miles from Locust Grove.

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

The direct path is about 105.6 miles (170 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.83 one way or $31.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stillwater and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Locust Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Lotsee

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 Lotsee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.7 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 9.6 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lotsee.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

20 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

113 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Locust Grove. Straight-line distance: 105.63 mi (169.99 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
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#2 Locust Grove

Town in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,395
Coordinates36.2000900, -95.1677400
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Locust Grove (-95.16774, 36.20009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.83 L · about $15.83
Round trip
$31.66
8.36 gal · 31.66 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.83 $31.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.80 $35.61
Premium $4.63 $19.33 $38.67
Diesel $5.42 $22.63 $45.27

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Locust Grove. The current time is 09:01:32.

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.