How far is Rush Springs, OK from Stillwater, OK?

The driving distance from Rush Springs, OK to Stillwater, OK is about 124.3 miles (200 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.29 mi
01h 58m
Flight
105.07 mi
169.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.07 mi
Kilometers
169.1 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.29 mi
Kilometers
200.02 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Sat, May 30, 5:08 AM CDT
Return by in Rush Springs
Sat, May 30, 7:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rush Springs
2026-05-30T03:10
Arrive Stillwater
Sat, May 30, 5:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rush Springs
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
Nichols Hills
OK

City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Rush Springs
62 mi
00h 59m
To Stillwater
62.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 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 Rush Springs and Stillwater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rush Springs and Stillwater.

  1. 1

    Start on Blakeley Avenue

    2701 ft · 54 sec · Blakeley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City

    2339 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    26.5 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.8 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  9. 9

    Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  11. 11

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

    1375 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Perkins Road

    9 mi · 12 min · South Perkins Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rush Springs 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.5 mi · 21%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.6 mi · 19%
OK 33
21.5 mi · 17%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
19.7 mi · 16%
Blakeley Avenue
13.9 mi · 11%
South Perkins Road
9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

26.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nichols Hills
00h 59m from Rush Springs
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rush Springs 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 Rush Springs to Stillwater?

The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Nichols Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Rush Springs and 62.3 miles from Stillwater.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.62 one way or $33.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rush Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stillwater.

Stop Ideas Near Nichols Hills

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

10 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
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Norman

38 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
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Guthrie, OK

38 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rush Springs and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 105.07 mi (169.1 km).

Rush Springs

#1 Rush Springs

City in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,252
Coordinates34.7825700, -97.9569800
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Stillwater

#2 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Blakeley Avenue (-97.956981, 34.782752)
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.6 L · about $16.62
Round trip
$33.25
8.78 gal · 33.2 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.62 $33.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.70 $37.39
Premium $4.63 $20.30 $40.61
Diesel $5.42 $23.77 $47.54

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 Rush Springs and Stillwater. The current time is 03:10:07.

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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.