How far is Stillwater, OK from Nowata, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Nowata, OK is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
119.11 mi
02h 17m
Flight
88.72 mi
142.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.72 mi
Kilometers
142.78 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.11 mi
Kilometers
191.69 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nowata
Sat, Apr 18, 7:39 AM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-18T05:22
Arrive Nowata
Sat, Apr 18, 7:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
59.5 mi
01h 08m
To Nowata
59.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph NNW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 169 North: Owasso, Nowata

    2127 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    3 mi · 4 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    18.4 mi · 22 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    33 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
36.1 mi · 30%
Cimarron Turnpike
31.4 mi · 26%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.9 mi · 12%
Keystone Expressway
8.65 mi · 7%
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
6.37 mi · 5%
South Perkins Road
6.07 mi · 5%
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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sand Springs
01h 08m from Stillwater
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Stillwater and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Nowata.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 59.5 miles from Stillwater and 59.6 miles from Nowata.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Stillwater and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Nowata.

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 9.4 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 9.3 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 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 Nowata. Straight-line distance: 88.72 mi (142.78 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Nowata

City in Oklahoma

Population3,544
Coordinates36.7006500, -95.6380300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Nowata (-95.63803, 36.70065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.91 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.81
8.4 gal · 31.82 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.91 $31.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.89 $35.78
Premium $4.63 $19.43 $38.85
Diesel $5.42 $22.74 $45.49

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Nowata. The current time is 05:22:03.

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.