How far is Stillwater, OK from Sallisaw, OK?
The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Sallisaw, OK is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
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.
The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stillwater and Sallisaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater and Sallisaw.
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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
14.4 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway
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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
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
3169 ft · 49 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
1437 ft · 35 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop
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Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
10.8 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
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Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
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Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
55.3 mi · 54 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Fort Smith
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
20.7 mi · 21 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau
1397 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Kerr Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Kerr Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Cherokee Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · West Cherokee Avenue
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Continue on East Cherokee Street
857 ft · 31 sec · East Cherokee Street
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Turn right
35 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stillwater and Sallisaw.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stillwater and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sallisaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stillwater to Sallisaw?
The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Broken Arrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Stillwater and 82.5 miles from Sallisaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.00 one way or $44.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sallisaw.
Stop Ideas Near Broken Arrow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Catoosa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broken Arrow.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Sallisaw. Straight-line distance: 135.09 mi (217.4 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 Sallisaw
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 8,453 |
| Coordinates | 35.4603700, -94.7874500 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sallisaw (-94.78745, 35.46037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $22.00 | $44.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.74 | $49.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.87 | $53.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.46 | $62.92 |
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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