How far is Stillwater, OK from Okemah, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Okemah, OK is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
94.34 mi
01h 49m
Flight
63.33 mi
101.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.33 mi
Kilometers
101.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.34 mi
Kilometers
151.83 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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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 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Okemah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-23T04:06
Arrive Okemah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
McLoud
OK

City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Stillwater
47.2 mi
00h 54m
To Okemah
47.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Perkins Road

    9 mi · 12 min · South Perkins Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 116th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East 116th Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    92 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Jardot Road

    41.1 mi · 48 min · South Jardot Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 3E East, I 40 East: Fort Smith

    1578 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    40.1 mi · 40 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, OK 27: Okemah, Wetumka

    1315 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1515 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    137 m · 25 sec · North 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Atlanta Street

    20 m · 3 sec · West Atlanta Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Jardot Road
41.1 mi · 44%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
40.1 mi · 42%
South Perkins Road
9 mi · 10%
North Main Street
1.16 mi · 1%
East 116th Street
0.91 mi · 1%
East 6th Avenue
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

South Jardot Road

Continue on South Jardot Road

41.1 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLoud
00h 54m from Stillwater
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stillwater and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Okemah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

McLoud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Stillwater and 47.2 miles from Okemah.

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

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.61 one way or $25.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 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 Okemah.

Stop Ideas Near McLoud

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

38 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

40 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

53 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

58 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Okemah. Straight-line distance: 63.33 mi (101.92 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Okemah

City in Oklahoma

Population3,048
Coordinates35.4325900, -96.3050100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Okemah (-96.30501, 35.43259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.6 L · about $12.61
Round trip
$25.22
6.66 gal · 25.2 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.61 $25.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.18 $28.36
Premium $4.63 $15.40 $30.80
Diesel $5.42 $18.03 $36.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Okemah. The current time is 04:06:31.

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.