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Trip from Nowata, OK to Stillwater, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 16m

Distance

119.1 mi

192 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 7m ★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Nowata, OK

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Stillwater, OK

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Trip Overview

This 119.1-mile drive from Nowata, Oklahoma to Stillwater, Oklahoma is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 16 minutes. With 91% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on US 169, the Cimarron Turnpike, and the Sand Springs Expressway. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $19, making it an economical option for a day trip. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single day of travel, allowing you to explore both the Great Plains regions of Oklahoma without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

59.6 miles from Nowata, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 169 39.7 mi 47m
Cimarron Turnpike 31 mi 29m
Sand Springs Expressway 14.8 mi 16m
Keystone Expressway 8.7 mi 9m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway 7.7 mi 9m
Cimarron Turnpike Spur 6.9 mi 7m
North Perkins Road 6.2 mi 10m
Maple Street 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 169 — 39.7 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nowata, OK and Stillwater, OK.

1

Start on US 169 Alternate

1.9 mi · 3 min · Maple Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2

Continue on US 169 Alternate

107 ft · 5 sec · US 169 Alternate
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Continue on US 169

21 mi · 25 min · US 169
Use the left / right lanes.
4

Continue on US 169

19 mi · 21 min · US 169
Toward US 169 South: Owasso Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto I 244; US 412

7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 412

15 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway
Exit 5B Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs Use the slight left lane.
8

Continue on US 64; US 412

3.6 mi · 3 min · Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on US 64; US 412

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on US 64; US 412

5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on US 412

31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur

6.9 mi · 7 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur
Exit 27 Toward OK 312 West: Stillwater Use the right lane.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 21A Toward Perkins Rd.
14

At end of road, turn left onto North Perkins Road

6.2 mi · 10 min · North Perkins Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
15

Turn right onto OK 51

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Arrive at destination

OK 51

Trip Plan

With a total duration of just over two hours, this drive from Nowata to Stillwater offers excellent flexibility for when you decide to depart. Aiming to leave in the morning will give you ample time to reach your destination and still have most of the day ahead of you. The longest stretch without a planned stop is nearly 40 miles on US 169, so consider a quick fuel or stretch break before you begin that segment if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $19 estimated cost is based on current averages and can fluctuate. Since this is a relatively short trip, you won't need to worry about splitting the drive, allowing for a more relaxed travel day.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.6 miles from Nowata, OK, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 26 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.6 miles or 1h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stillwater, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Nowata, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Nowata, OK

This is one driving day of about 119.1 miles and 2h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Nowata, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 169 for about 39.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tulsa, OK

60 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Collinsville, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tulsa, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.6 miles from Nowata, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cafe Mona

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 119.1

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14055333115

Visit website

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

2 mi

Sandwich Planet

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

2.3 mi

Cafe Mona

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 119.1

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14055333115

Visit website

Waan Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 119.1

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14053324059

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 119.1

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14053720300

Visit website

Planet Orange Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 119.1

Stillwater, OK

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

+14057446711

Visit website

Sandwich Planet

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 119.1

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14055331237

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 119.1

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 51

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 119.1

Stillwater, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 59.6

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 51

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 51

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

Tulsa Botanic Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 51

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19182890330

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 41.7 and 112.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
41.7 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa In...
5
42.1 mi into trip | ~51m in | I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

Merge onto I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
9
49.7 mi into trip | ~1h in | US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 5B Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...
8
105.4 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | Cimarron Turnpike Spur

Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur toward OK 312 West: Stillwater

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 27 Toward OK 312 West: Stillwater
7
112.5 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | North Perkins Road

At end of road, turn left onto North Perkins Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.62 one way

$37.24 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.44 $40.89
premium $4.89 $22.92 $45.84
diesel $5.61 $26.30 $52.59

Estimated Tolls: $1.89

Cimarron Turnpike (37.9 mi) $1.89

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.7 0 $12.51 $5.72
Efficient EV 29.8 0 $10.42 $4.76
EV Truck/SUV 47.6 0 $16.67 $7.62

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Nowata, OK

Night in Nowata on Saturday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stillwater, OK

Night in Stillwater on Saturday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 16m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with a substantial 91% of the drive taking place on main roads. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 39.7 miles on US 169, offering a good amount of time to settle into the rhythm of the road. The Cimarron Turnpike and Sand Springs Expressway will also contribute to the highway focus. This profile suggests a drive that is largely about covering distance efficiently, with fewer opportunities for spontaneous detours off the main path, making it a consistent and predictable journey.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.7 mi on US 169.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and Cimarron Turnpike. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 41.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 119.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 41.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.1 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.7 miles (US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Nowata, OK and Stillwater, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa International Airport and Perkins Rd..

Tulsa International Airport

41.7 mi in | ~51m

Perkins Rd.

112.3 mi in | ~2h 4m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 119.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39.7 miles on US 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.89 in tolls one way, starting with Cimarron Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Stillwater, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 41.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.1 miles (I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.7 miles (US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stillwater, OK before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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