How far is Stillwater, OK from Pocola, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Pocola, OK is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.2 miles (253 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
194.18 mi
03h 34m
Flight
157.19 mi
252.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.19 mi
Kilometers
252.97 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.18 mi
Kilometers
312.5 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pocola
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-23T03:09
Arrive Pocola
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stillwater
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Coweta
OK

City in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Stillwater
97 mi
01h 47m
To Pocola
97.2 mi
01h 47m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City

    1291 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    3169 ft · 49 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow

    1437 ft · 35 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop

  13. 13

    Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    55.3 mi · 54 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Fort Smith

    1.4 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    20.7 mi · 21 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Kerr Boulevard

    20 mi · 24 min · Kerr Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Broadway

  23. 23

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Road E1220

    884 ft · 17 sec · County Road E1220

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road D1220

    1349 ft · 26 sec · County Road D1220

  26. 26

    Continue on Old Pocola Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Old Pocola Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Karl Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Karl Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Karl Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Karl Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Mc Kenizie Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Mc Kenizie Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Love Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Love Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Love Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
55.3 mi · 28%
Cimarron Turnpike
31.4 mi · 16%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
20.7 mi · 11%
Kerr Boulevard
20 mi · 10%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.4 mi · 7%
Broken Arrow Expressway
11.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

55.3 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
157.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coweta
01h 47m from Stillwater
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coweta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97 miles from Stillwater and 97.2 miles from Pocola.

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

The direct path is about 157.2 miles (253 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 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 Pocola.

Stop Ideas Near Coweta

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

38 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Pocola. Straight-line distance: 157.19 mi (252.97 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Pocola

Commune in Bihor County, Romania

Population4,153
Coordinates35.2312100, -94.4780000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Pocola (-94.478, 35.23121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.85 gal
25.94 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.88
13.7 gal · 51.88 L
Estimated CO2
60.9 kg one way
Round trip: 121.8 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.94 $51.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.17 $58.35
Premium $4.63 $31.68 $63.36
Diesel $5.42 $37.09 $74.19

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 Pocola. The current time is 03:09:49.

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.