How far is Bristow, OK from Stillwater, OK?

The driving distance from Bristow, OK to Stillwater, OK is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
56.28 mi
01h 03m
Flight
42.18 mi
67.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.18 mi
Kilometers
67.89 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.28 mi
Kilometers
90.58 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 16, 4:01 PM CDT
Return by in Bristow
Thu, Apr 16, 5:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristow
2026-04-16T14:57
Arrive Stillwater
Thu, Apr 16, 4:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristow
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
Cushing
OK

Town in Oklahoma

From Bristow
27.7 mi
00h 31m
To Stillwater
28.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    153 m · 19 sec · 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Shamrock Road

    1173 ft · 40 sec · Old Shamrock Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Shamrock Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Shamrock Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on E0760 Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · E0760 Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    596 ft · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Greenwood Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greenwood Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Greenwood Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East North Street

    2563 ft · 49 sec · East North Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    1944 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East North Street

    1 km · 1 min · East North Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Noble Avenue

    62 m · 6 sec · North Noble Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East 116th Street

    14.1 mi · 17 min · East 116th Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    81 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto South Perkins Road

    9 mi · 12 min · South Perkins Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
14.5 mi · 26%
East 116th Street
14.1 mi · 25%
South Perkins Road
8.97 mi · 16%
Greenwood Road
4.38 mi · 8%
E0760 Road
3.44 mi · 6%
Veterans Memorial Highway
1.98 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East 116th Street

Continue on East 116th Street

14.1 mi · 00h 17m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cushing
00h 31m from Bristow
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bristow and Sunny near Stillwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Cushing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Bristow and 28.6 miles from Stillwater.

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

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristow and Sunny near Stillwater.

Stop Ideas Near Cushing

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

61 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

73 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

89 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

105 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristow and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 42.18 mi (67.89 km).

Bristow

#1 Bristow

City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population4,179
Coordinates35.8306300, -96.3911200
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Stillwater

#2 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-96.391037, 35.830629)
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.52 L · about $7.54
Round trip
$15.07
3.98 gal · 15.04 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.54 $15.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.48 $16.95
Premium $4.63 $9.20 $18.41
Diesel $5.42 $10.78 $21.55

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristow and Stillwater. The current time is 14:57:16.

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.