How far is Stillwater, OK from Salina, OK?
The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Salina, OK is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stillwater and Salina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater and Salina.
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Start on East 6th Avenue
2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto South Perkins Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · South Perkins Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward OK 312 East: Tulsa
1572 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur
6.4 mi · 7 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur
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Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
31.4 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Sand Springs Expressway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Sand Springs Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
13.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 20: Claremore, Pryor Creek
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto OK 20 East: Pryor Creek
87 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Will Rogers Boulevard
9.4 mi · 12 min · East Will Rogers Boulevard
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
14.1 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto South Cherokee Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · South Cherokee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Cherokee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stillwater and Salina.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Stillwater and Sunny near Salina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stillwater to Salina?
The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 61.3 miles from Stillwater and 61.4 miles from Salina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stillwater and Sunny near Salina.
Stop Ideas Near Sand Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sand Springs.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Salina. Straight-line distance: 106.91 mi (172.06 km).
#1 Stillwater
The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 50,306 |
| Coordinates | 36.1156100, -97.0583700 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salina
Human settlement in Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 1,396 |
| Coordinates | 36.2928700, -95.1533000 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salina (-95.1533, 36.29287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.44 | $36.88 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.03 | $40.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.45 | $46.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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