How far is Stillwater, OK from Sapulpa, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Sapulpa, OK is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.86 mi
01h 17m
Flight
53.36 mi
85.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.36 mi
Kilometers
85.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.86 mi
Kilometers
99.56 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sapulpa
Thu, Apr 16, 6:02 PM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 16, 7:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-16T16:44
Arrive Sapulpa
Thu, Apr 16, 6:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Oilton
OK

City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Stillwater
30.9 mi
00h 38m
To Sapulpa
31 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
19.3 mi · 31%
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highwa
8.8 mi · 14%
East 6th Avenue
7.57 mi · 12%
West Chicago Avenue
1.72 mi · 3%
West 31st Street South
0.51 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.01 mi
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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oilton
00h 38m from Stillwater
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stillwater and Mostly Sunny near Sapulpa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Oilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Stillwater and 31 miles from Sapulpa.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stillwater and Mostly Sunny near Sapulpa.

Stop Ideas Near Oilton

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

54 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

80 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

108 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Sapulpa. Straight-line distance: 53.36 mi (85.87 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Sapulpa

City in Oklahoma

Population21,414
Coordinates35.9987000, -96.1141700
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Sapulpa (-96.11417, 35.9987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.26 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.51
4.36 gal · 16.52 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.26 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.28 $18.57
Premium $4.63 $10.08 $20.17
Diesel $5.42 $11.80 $23.61

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Sapulpa. The current time is 16:44:44.

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.