How far is Alva, OK from Stillwater, OK?

The driving distance from Alva, OK to Stillwater, OK is about 139.2 miles (224 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
139.21 mi
02h 18m
Flight
101.3 mi
163.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.3 mi
Kilometers
163.02 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.21 mi
Kilometers
224.03 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM CDT
Return by in Alva
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alva
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alva
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
North Enid
OK

Town in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States

From Alva
68.8 mi
01h 09m
To Stillwater
70.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alva and Stillwater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alva and Stillwater.

  1. 1

    Start on West Flynn Street

    34 m · 5 sec · West Flynn Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    2639 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oklahoma Boulevard

    17 mi · 25 min · Oklahoma Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on United States Border Patrol Chief Donald R. Coppock Memorial Highway

    18 mi · 21 min · United States Border Patrol Chief Donald R. Coppock Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    94 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ellis Road

    2626 ft · 52 sec · Ellis Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    9 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway

    15 mi · 17 min · Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Phillips Avenue

    2752 ft · 56 sec · East Phillips Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Crestwood

    1.6 km · 2 min · Crestwood

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Breckinridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Breckinridge Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Breckenridge Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Breckenridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 54th Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North 54th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Owen K. Garriott Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

    24.1 mi · 26 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    14.9 mi · 15 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

    671 ft · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

    1065 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    16.5 mi · 21 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on North Boomer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Boomer Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · East 6th Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alva and Stillwater.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
24.1 mi · 17%
United States Border Patrol Chief Donald R. Copp
19.5 mi · 14%
Oklahoma Boulevard
17 mi · 12%
Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway
15 mi · 11%
Cimarron Turnpike
14.9 mi · 11%
North 54th Street
2.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

24.1 mi · 00h 26m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Enid
01h 09m from Alva
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Alva and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stillwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alva to Stillwater?

The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

North Enid is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Alva and 70.3 miles from Stillwater.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Alva and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stillwater.

Stop Ideas Near North Enid

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Enid, 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 North Enid.

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

73 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

112 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alva and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 101.3 mi (163.02 km).

Alva

#1 Alva

City in Oklahoma

Population4,882
Coordinates36.8049900, -98.6671800
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Stillwater

#2 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Flynn Street (-98.66718, 36.804886)
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.59 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.19
9.82 gal · 37.18 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.59 $37.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.91 $41.82
Premium $4.63 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.42 $26.59 $53.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alva and Stillwater. The current time is 03:14:29.

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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.