How far is Stilwell, OK from Stillwater, OK?

The driving distance from Stilwell, OK to Stillwater, OK is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.66 mi
02h 42m
Flight
137.46 mi
221.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.46 mi
Kilometers
221.22 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.66 mi
Kilometers
256.95 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Sat, Apr 18, 11:16 PM CDT
Return by in Stilwell
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stilwell
2026-04-18T20:34
Arrive Stillwater
Sat, Apr 18, 11:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stilwell
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
Broken Arrow
OK

The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

From Stilwell
83.8 mi
01h 21m
To Stillwater
75.9 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Division Street

    759 ft · 28 sec · West Division Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Front Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    1633 ft · 32 sec · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on 42nd Rainbow Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    13.6 mi · 16 min · 42nd Rainbow Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 12 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Downing Street

    2453 ft · 48 sec · East Downing Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Muskogee Avenue

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Muskogee Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    717 ft · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 North: Port of Muskogee, Tulsa, USS Batfish

    2284 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

    33.5 mi · 32 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Inner Dispersal Loop

    1775 ft · 28 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2714 ft · 42 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs

    1791 ft · 43 sec · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Sand Springs Expressway

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Cimarron Turnpike Spur

    6.9 mi · 7 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Rd.

    1199 ft · 26 sec

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Perkins Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · North Perkins Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
33.5 mi · 21%
Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi · 19%
South Muskogee Avenue
22.5 mi · 14%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.5 mi · 9%
42nd Rainbow Infantry Division Memorial Highway
13.6 mi · 9%
Broken Arrow Expressway
11.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

33.5 mi · 00h 32m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
137.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broken Arrow
01h 21m from Stilwell
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stilwell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Stillwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 83.8 miles from Stilwell and 75.9 miles from Stillwater.

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

The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.32 one way or $42.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Stilwell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Stillwater.

Stop Ideas Near Broken Arrow

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Broken Arrow and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall
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Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Catoosa City Hall

Catoosa , OK
214 S Cherokee St, Catoosa, OK 74015
Rating 2.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broken Arrow.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

21 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stilwell and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 137.46 mi (221.22 km).

Stilwell

#1 Stilwell

City in Oklahoma

Population4,010
Coordinates35.8145300, -94.6285600
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Stillwater

#2 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: West Division Street (-94.628559, 35.814536)
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.33 L · about $21.32
Round trip
$42.64
11.26 gal · 42.66 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.32 $42.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.98 $47.96
Premium $4.63 $26.04 $52.08
Diesel $5.42 $30.49 $60.97

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Stilwell and Stillwater. The current time is 20:34:01.

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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.