How far is Stillwater, OK from Okmulgee, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Okmulgee, OK is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (113 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
96.2 mi
01h 59m
Flight
70.25 mi
113.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.25 mi
Kilometers
113.05 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.2 mi
Kilometers
154.82 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Okmulgee
Thu, May 14, 1:37 AM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Thu, May 14, 3:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-05-13T23:38
Arrive Okmulgee
Thu, May 14, 1:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Lawrence Creek
OK

Human settlement in Oklahoma, United States of America

From Stillwater
48.1 mi
00h 59m
To Okmulgee
48.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph ENE
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Avenue

    7.6 mi · 12 min · East 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Chicago Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Chicago Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 31st Street South

    2666 ft · 51 sec · West 31st Street South

  7. 7

    Turn right

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 44 East: Tulsa

    845 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    6.3 mi · 6 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Creek Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South: Okmulgee

    2527 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Beeline

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Okmulgee Beeline

  14. 14

    Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

    2731 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Wood Drive

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Wood Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    11 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
19.3 mi · 20%
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 14%
Okmulgee Beeline
9.33 mi · 10%
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highwa
8.8 mi · 9%
East 6th Avenue
7.57 mi · 8%
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
6.27 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway

Continue on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
70.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence Creek
00h 59m from Stillwater
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stillwater and Sunny near Okmulgee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Lawrence Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Stillwater and 48.1 miles from Okmulgee.

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

The direct path is about 70.2 miles (113 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.84 one way or $25.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stillwater and Sunny near Okmulgee.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence Creek

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

40 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

93 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Okmulgee. Straight-line distance: 70.25 mi (113.05 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Okmulgee

City in Oklahoma

Population11,615
Coordinates35.6234400, -95.9605500
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Okmulgee (-95.96055, 35.62344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.85 L · about $12.84
Round trip
$25.68
6.78 gal · 25.7 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.84 $25.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.44 $28.88
Premium $4.63 $15.68 $31.36
Diesel $5.42 $18.36 $36.71

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Okmulgee. The current time is 23:38:03.

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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.