How far is Tulsa, OK from Stilwell, OK?

The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Stilwell, OK is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
98.31 mi
01h 58m
Flight
79.8 mi
128.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.8 mi
Kilometers
128.42 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.31 mi
Kilometers
158.22 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stilwell
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 AM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-04-18T22:02
Arrive Stilwell
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tulsa
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
Fort Gibson
OK

Town in Oklahoma

From Tulsa
49.1 mi
00h 59m
To Stilwell
49.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Boulder Avenue West

    3 m · 6 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street South

    1140 ft · 45 sec · West 2nd Street South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Cincinnati Avenue East

    2281 ft · 2 min · South Cincinnati Avenue East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 8th Street South

    1167 ft · 44 sec · East 8th Street South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward OK 51, US 64, US 75 South: Okmulgee, Sand Springs, Broken Arrow

    1824 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on OK 51 East, US 64 East: Broken Arrow

    2574 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Broken Arrow Expressway

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    33.4 mi · 32 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Fort Gibson, Tahlequah

    1058 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Shawnee Bypass

    7.6 mi · 9 min · East Shawnee Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2609 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Muskogee Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · South Muskogee Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South Muskogee Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Muskogee Avenue

  20. 20

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

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

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Downing Street

    2453 ft · 48 sec · East Downing Street

  22. 22

    Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

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

  23. 23

    Continue on 42nd Rainbow Infantry Division Memorial Highway

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

  24. 24

    Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    1633 ft · 34 sec · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Front Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Division Street

    759 ft · 23 sec · West Division Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Division Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
33.4 mi · 34%
East Shawnee Bypass
20.6 mi · 21%
42nd Rainbow Infantry Division Memorial Highway
13.6 mi · 14%
Broken Arrow Expressway
10.4 mi · 11%
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highwa
9.99 mi · 10%
Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

33.4 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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Gibson
00h 59m from Tulsa
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny leaving Tulsa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stilwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Fort Gibson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Tulsa and 49.2 miles from Stilwell.

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 18.5 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.14 one way or $26.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fort Gibson

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

77 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Stilwell. Straight-line distance: 79.8 mi (128.42 km).

Tulsa

#1 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
Stilwell

#2 Stilwell

City in Oklahoma

Population4,010
Coordinates35.8145300, -94.6285600
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Stilwell (-94.62856, 35.81453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.13 L · about $13.14
Round trip
$26.28
6.94 gal · 26.26 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.14 $26.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.78 $29.56
Premium $4.63 $16.05 $32.10
Diesel $5.42 $18.79 $37.58

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 Tulsa and Stilwell. The current time is 22:02:42.

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.