How far is Pawhuska, OK from Stillwater, OK?

The driving distance from Pawhuska, OK to Stillwater, OK is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
74.81 mi
01h 24m
Flight
55.36 mi
89.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.36 mi
Kilometers
89.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.81 mi
Kilometers
120.4 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Wed, May 13, 10:13 PM CDT
Return by in Pawhuska
Wed, May 13, 11:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pawhuska
2026-05-13T20:48
Arrive Stillwater
Wed, May 13, 10:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pawhuska
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
McCord
OK

Human settlement in Osage County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Pawhuska
40.5 mi
00h 42m
To Stillwater
34.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leahy Avenue

    82 m · 14 sec · Leahy Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    75 m · 13 sec · East 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kihekah Avenue

    1348 ft · 37 sec · Kihekah Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kihekah Avenue

    67 m · 7 sec · Kihekah Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    31.1 mi · 38 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    37.3 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North Boomer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Boomer Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · East 6th Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pawhuska 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
41.2 mi · 55%
North Boomer Road
1.05 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.03 mi · 1%
Kihekah Avenue
0.3 mi
Leahy Avenue
0.05 mi
East 9th Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

37.3 mi · 00h 45m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McCord
00h 42m from Pawhuska
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pawhuska and Sunny near Stillwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

McCord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Pawhuska and 34.3 miles from Stillwater.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.00 one way or $20.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McCord

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

96 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

111 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pawhuska and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 55.36 mi (89.09 km).

Pawhuska

#1 Pawhuska

City in Oklahoma

Population3,371
Coordinates36.6678400, -96.3372300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Stillwater

#2 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Leahy Avenue (-96.336952, 36.6678)
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.99 L · about $10.00
Round trip
$20.00
5.28 gal · 19.98 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.00 $20.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.24 $22.49
Premium $4.63 $12.21 $24.42
Diesel $5.42 $14.30 $28.59

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Pawhuska and Stillwater. The current time is 20:48:58.

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.