How far is Stillwater, OK from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
70.51 mi
01h 08m
Flight
59.52 mi
95.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.52 mi
Kilometers
95.79 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.51 mi
Kilometers
113.47 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-22T21:51
Arrive Tulsa
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Hallett
OK

Human settlement in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Stillwater
34.8 mi
00h 34m
To Tulsa
35.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 11 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

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Quanah Avenue

    1116 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue

    138 m · 21 sec · North Quanah Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Archer Street North

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Archer Street North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West

    1169 ft · 43 sec · North Boulder Avenue West

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cimarron Turnpike
31.4 mi · 45%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.1 mi · 20%
Keystone Expressway
8.65 mi · 12%
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
6.37 mi · 9%
South Perkins Road
6.07 mi · 9%
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallett
00h 34m from Stillwater
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Stillwater and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Hallett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Stillwater and 35.7 miles from Tulsa.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Stillwater and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.

Stop Ideas Near Hallett

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

53 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

87 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 59.52 mi (95.79 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Tulsa

The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.

Population403,166
Coordinates36.1539800, -95.9927700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.42 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
4.98 gal · 18.84 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.60 $21.21
Premium $4.63 $11.52 $23.03
Diesel $5.42 $13.48 $26.97

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 Tulsa. The current time is 21:51:48.

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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.