How far is Cache, OK from Sterling, OK?
The driving distance from Cache, OK to Sterling, OK is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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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 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cache and Sterling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cache and Sterling.
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Start on B Avenue
1224 ft · 56 sec · B Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 8th Street
1 km · 1 min · South 8th Street
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Take the ramp right
1242 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Rogers Lane
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit straight
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
6.9 mi · 7 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277: Fletcher, Elgin, Sterling
1328 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Fletcher, Elgin, Sterling
2266 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on 8th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 8th Street
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Continue straight
7 mi · 8 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · James Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cache and Sterling.
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.
Rogers Lane
Keep slight right to continue on Rogers Lane
7.16 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Cache and Sunny near Sterling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cache to Sterling?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lawton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Cache and 18.5 miles from Sterling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.72 one way or $9.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cache and Sunny near Sterling.
Stop Ideas Near Lawton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Carnegie Hall Library
Lawton City Hall
Lawton Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawton.
Purcell
Pauls Valley
Norman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cache and Sterling. Straight-line distance: 27.27 mi (43.89 km).
#1 Cache
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 2,824 |
| Coordinates | 34.6295200, -98.6286700 |
| Altitude | 387 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sterling
Town in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 777 |
| Coordinates | 34.7503500, -98.1717100 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: James Street (-98.171713, 34.750233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.63 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.36 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
| Diesel | $5.71 | $7.43 | $14.85 |
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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