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Trip from Stillwater, OK to Nowata, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

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

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 8m ★
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.

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Downtown Stillwater, OK, OK

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.

Midpoint

59.6 miles from Stillwater, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 119.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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.

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 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 points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | 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 | ~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 | ~18m in | 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 | ~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 | ~2h 13m in | 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 · Cimarron Turnpike Spur
5

Merge onto US 412

31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on US 412

5.0 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on US 64; US 412

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

15 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 244; US 412

7.9 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 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 · 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 · US 169 Alternate
Use the left lane.
22

Continue on US 169 Alternate

1.9 mi · 3 min · 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 26 miles or 30m 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 26 miles from Stillwater, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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

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

Pawnee, 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 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Cafe Mona

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Near the start, right off the route

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

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 start, right off the route

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

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14055333115

Visit website

Waan Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14053324059

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14053720300

Visit website

Planet Orange Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

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

Stillwater, OK

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

+14057446711

Visit website

Sandwich Planet

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14055331237

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 68.1

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 59.6

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Stillwater, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 68.1

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 68.1

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

Tulsa Botanic Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 68.1

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19182890330

Visit website

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

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Stillwater, OK

Morning in Stillwater on Saturday

Local time

8:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nowata, OK

Morning in Nowata on Saturday

Local time

8:28 AM

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

1 degrees cooler 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.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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