How far is Nichols Hills, OK from Stillwater, OK?

The driving distance from Nichols Hills, OK to Stillwater, OK is about 60.9 miles (98 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
60.86 mi
01h 03m
Flight
47.72 mi
76.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.72 mi
Kilometers
76.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.86 mi
Kilometers
97.95 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Sat, May 30, 5:09 PM CDT
Return by in Nichols Hills
Sat, May 30, 6:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nichols Hills
2026-05-30T16:06
Arrive Stillwater
Sat, May 30, 5:09 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
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nichols Hills
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
Guthrie
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Nichols Hills
30.4 mi
00h 31m
To Stillwater
30.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
14 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nichols Hills and Stillwater.

  1. 1

    Start on West Wilshire Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Wilshire Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway Extension

    1470 ft · 29 sec · Broadway Extension

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    84 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Broadway Extension

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Broadway Extension

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 344

    772 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 344 East

    2066 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 North: Wichita

    2572 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    2123 ft · 26 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.7 mi · 15 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 33: Guthrie, Perkins, Cushing

    1375 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Perkins Road

    9 mi · 12 min · South Perkins Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
OK 33
21.5 mi · 35%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
15.1 mi · 25%
South Perkins Road
9 mi · 15%
Shannon Miller Parkway
4.06 mi · 7%
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
3.54 mi · 6%
Broadway Extension
3.27 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

OK 33

Continue straight

21.2 mi · 00h 24m

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 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guthrie
00h 31m from Nichols Hills
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nichols Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stillwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nichols Hills to Stillwater?

The road trip is about 60.9 miles (98 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?

Guthrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Nichols Hills and 30.4 miles from Stillwater.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nichols Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stillwater.

Stop Ideas Near Guthrie

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

73 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

97 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nichols Hills and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 47.72 mi (76.8 km).

Nichols Hills

#1 Nichols Hills

City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population3,955
Coordinates35.5508900, -97.5489300
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Stillwater

#2 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: West Wilshire Boulevard (-97.54893, 35.55089)
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.13 L · about $8.14
Round trip
$16.28
4.3 gal · 16.26 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.14 $16.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.16 $18.31
Premium $4.63 $9.94 $19.89
Diesel $5.42 $11.64 $23.28

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Nichols Hills and Stillwater. The current time is 16:06:00.

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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.