How far is Buffalo, OK from Stillwater, OK?
The driving distance from Buffalo, OK to Stillwater, OK is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Stillwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Stillwater.
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Start on North Hoy Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · North Hoy Street
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1725 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Oklahoma Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Oklahoma Avenue
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Turn right onto 9th Street
2671 ft · 1 min · 9th Street
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Continue on Williams Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Williams Avenue
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 km · 49 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 14 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2473 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 12 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Oklahoma Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · West Oklahoma Avenue
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Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Continue on Jack Choate Highway
16.1 mi · 19 min · Jack Choate Highway
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Continue on Jack Choate Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Jack Choate Avenue
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Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
12 mi · 14 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Continue on Angie Debo Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Angie Debo Memorial Highway
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Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
23 mi · 27 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 6th Avenue
7.1 mi · 11 min · West 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Stillwater.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Williams Avenue
Continue straight
23.7 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Cloudy near Stillwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Stillwater?
The road trip is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Buffalo and 89.4 miles from Stillwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.82 one way or $47.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Cloudy near Stillwater.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.
Guthrie, OK
Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 151.3 mi (243.5 km).
#1 Buffalo
Town in Oklahoma
| Population | 1,265 |
| Coordinates | 36.8355900, -99.6304000 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stillwater
The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 50,306 |
| Coordinates | 36.1156100, -97.0583700 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $23.82 | $47.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.79 | $53.58 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.09 | $58.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.06 | $68.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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