How far is Fairfax, OK from Stillwater, OK?

The driving distance from Fairfax, OK to Stillwater, OK is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.87 mi
00h 58m
Flight
37.28 mi
60 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.28 mi
Kilometers
60 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.87 mi
Kilometers
80.25 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Sun, May 31, 3:58 AM CDT
Return by in Fairfax
Sun, May 31, 4:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfax
2026-05-31T03:00
Arrive Stillwater
Sun, May 31, 3:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfax
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
Pawnee
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Fairfax
25.9 mi
00h 29m
To Stillwater
24 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    21.1 mi · 28 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 412 West: Enid

    1823 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Cimarron Turnpike Spur

    6.9 mi · 7 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Rd.

    1199 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Perkins Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · North Perkins Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfax 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
21.1 mi · 42%
US 412 West
8.71 mi · 17%
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
6.9 mi · 14%
North Perkins Road
6.23 mi · 12%
East 6th Avenue
0.39 mi · 1%
Perkins Rd.
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Start on North Main Street

21.1 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pawnee
00h 29m from Fairfax
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairfax and Sunny near Stillwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Pawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Fairfax and 24 miles from Stillwater.

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

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairfax and Sunny near Stillwater.

Stop Ideas Near Pawnee

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

76 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

76 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfax and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 37.28 mi (60 km).

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#1 Fairfax

Town in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,242
Coordinates36.5736600, -96.7042000
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Stillwater

#2 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-96.704334, 36.573658)
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.66 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.33
3.52 gal · 13.32 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.67 $13.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.50 $14.99
Premium $4.63 $8.14 $16.28
Diesel $5.42 $9.53 $19.06

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfax and Stillwater. The current time is 03:00:02.

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.