How far is Purcell, OK from Stillwater, OK?

The driving distance from Purcell, OK to Stillwater, OK is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
96.57 mi
01h 36m
Flight
78.01 mi
125.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.01 mi
Kilometers
125.55 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.57 mi
Kilometers
155.41 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM CDT
Return by in Purcell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Purcell
2026-04-22T22:29
Arrive Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Purcell
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
Edmond
OK

The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

From Purcell
48.2 mi
00h 48m
To Stillwater
48.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    1475 ft · 29 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.4 mi · 15 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith

    1346 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  15. 15

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

    1375 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Perkins Road

    9 mi · 12 min · South Perkins Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
OK 33
21.5 mi · 22%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
20.1 mi · 21%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 19%
South Perkins Road
9 mi · 9%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 7%
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdo
5.73 mi · 6%
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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edmond
00h 48m from Purcell
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Purcell 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 Purcell to Stillwater?

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Edmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Purcell and 48.3 miles from Stillwater.

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

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Purcell and Mostly Cloudy near Stillwater.

Stop Ideas Near Edmond

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Guthrie, OK

25 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Norman

48 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Purcell and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 78.01 mi (125.55 km).

Purcell

#1 Purcell

City in Oklahoma

Population6,391
Coordinates35.0136800, -97.3611400
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Stillwater

#2 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-97.361143, 35.013631)
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.9 L · about $12.91
Round trip
$25.83
6.82 gal · 25.8 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.91 $25.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.52 $29.05
Premium $4.63 $15.77 $31.54
Diesel $5.42 $18.47 $36.93

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Purcell and Stillwater. The current time is 22:29:55.

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.