How far is Stilwell, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Stilwell, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 01h 38m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stilwell and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stilwell and Tulsa.
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Start on West Division Street
759 ft · 28 sec · West Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Front Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Front Street
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Turn left onto 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
1633 ft · 32 sec · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Continue on 42nd Rainbow Infantry Division Memorial Highway
13.6 mi · 16 min · 42nd Rainbow Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
7.4 mi · 12 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Downing Street
2453 ft · 48 sec · East Downing Street
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Turn left onto 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto South Muskogee Avenue
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Muskogee Avenue
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Continue straight
717 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 North: Port of Muskogee, Tulsa, USS Batfish
2284 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
33.5 mi · 32 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
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Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
11.1 mi · 14 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Denver Avenue, Cheyenne Avenue
922 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto West 12th Street
740 ft · 31 sec · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
1.1 km · 2 min · South Boulder Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stilwell and Tulsa.
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
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stilwell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Tulsa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stilwell to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Fort Gibson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Stilwell and 48 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Stilwell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Gibson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Gibson.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stilwell and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 79.8 mi (128.42 km).
#1 Stilwell
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 4,010 |
| Coordinates | 35.8145300, -94.6285600 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tulsa
The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.
| Population | 403,166 |
| Coordinates | 36.1539800, -95.9927700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Boulder Avenue (-95.992775, 36.153952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.82 | $31.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.52 | $37.04 |
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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