Origin
Stillwater, OK
Night in Stillwater on Tuesday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Stillwater, OK to Nowata, OK
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
119.1 mi
192 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
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6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
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.
Stillwater, OK
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Nowata, OK
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Trip Overview
This 119.1-mile journey from Stillwater, OK, to Nowata, OK, is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 17 minutes. With 88% of the route on highways, including the Cimarron Turnpike, Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, and Sand Springs Expressway, you'll experience a smooth and efficient trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $19, making it an economical day trip. Since there are no recommended overnight stops and the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to start your day whenever you please and still arrive with plenty of time. Both Stillwater and Nowata are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent, open-road scenery throughout your drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.6 miles from Stillwater, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 88% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The Cimarron Turnpike will offer the longest uninterrupted stretch, measuring 31.4 miles, allowing for a consistent pace. You'll navigate through segments of the Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway and Sand Springs Expressway, which are designed for efficient travel. This highway-focused profile suggests a driving experience characterized by higher speeds and fewer distractions, ideal for covering ground quickly between Oklahoma destinations. The landscape will likely remain consistent with the Great Plains character throughout.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cimarron Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 31.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,027 ft
593 ft
Total Climb
257 ft
Total Descent
444 ft
Highest Point
1,027 ft
~8.5 mi in
Elevation Range
434 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 177 / South Perkins Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
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 0.4 miles (US 177 / South Perkins Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 177 / South Perkins Road
Turn left onto US 177 / South Perkins Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.5 mi into trip
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~11m in
Take the ramp toward OK 312 East: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward OK 312 East: Tulsa
5
13.1 mi into trip
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~18m in
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US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Merge onto US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
77.1 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 169 North: Owasso, Nowata
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 13C
Toward US 169 North: Owasso, Nowata
6
117.2 mi into trip
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~2h 13m in
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US 169 Alternate
Turn left onto US 169 Alternate
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Turnpike | 31.4 mi | 29m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 24 mi | 29m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.9 mi | 16m |
| US 169 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Keystone Expressway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Cimarron Turnpike Spur | 6.4 mi | 6m |
| South Perkins Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 31.4 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Nowata, OK.
1
Start on OK 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto US 177
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
South Perkins Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward OK 312 East: Tulsa
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto OK 312
6.4 mi
·
6 min
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Cimarron Turnpike Spur
5
Merge onto US 412
31 mi
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29 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 412
5.0 mi
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5 min
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Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
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1 min
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Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
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3 min
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Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 64; US 412
15 mi
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16 min
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Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 244; US 412
7.9 mi
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9 min
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Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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42 sec
Exit 13C
Toward US 169 North: Owasso, Nowata
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto US 169
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 169
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway
16
Continue on US 169
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 169
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 169
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 169
18 mi
·
22 min
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Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Toward OK 20 West, US 169 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 169
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto US 169 Alternate
107 ft
·
4 sec
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US 169 Alternate
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on US 169 Alternate
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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US 169 Alternate
Use the left / right lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
US 169 Alternate
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over two hours and a manageable 119.1 miles, this trip is perfect for a single-day adventure. You can depart Stillwater anytime that suits you, as the drive is short enough not to require an early start. The estimated fuel cost of $19 is quite reasonable, but it's always wise to have a bit extra budgeted. Since there are no designated stops, plan for a brief fuel or rest break around the halfway point if needed. Keep an eye out for the transition onto the Cimarron Turnpike, as this will be your longest stretch of uninterrupted highway driving.
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 Stillwater, OK, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.4 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.6 miles or 1h 4m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nowata, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stillwater, 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 Stillwater, OK
This is one driving day of about 119.1 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stillwater, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Cimarron Turnpike for about 31.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.6 mi from Stillwater, OK · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.6 miles from Stillwater, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nowata, OK
The final approach into Nowata, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Nowata, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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
(37.8 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.
Destination
Nowata, OK
Night in Nowata on Tuesday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
6 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 17m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Stillwater, OK to Nowata, OK covers 119.1 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, Sand Springs Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.6 miles from Stillwater, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 177 / South Perkins Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Stillwater, OK to Nowata, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 593 ft to 1,027 ft elevation with about 257 ft of total climbing.
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