How far is Stillwater, OK from Ada, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Ada, OK is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
104.32 mi
02h 07m
Flight
95.09 mi
153.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.09 mi
Kilometers
153.04 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.32 mi
Kilometers
167.89 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ada
Wed, Apr 15, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Wed, Apr 15, 9:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-15T04:49
Arrive Ada
Wed, Apr 15, 6:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stillwater
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
Bethel Acres
OK

City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Stillwater
52.3 mi
01h 03m
To Ada
52.1 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Perkins Road

    9 mi · 12 min · South Perkins Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 116th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East 116th Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    92 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Jardot Road

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 26 min · South Jardot Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Jardot Road
92.8 mi · 89%
South Perkins Road
9 mi · 9%
North Main Street
1.16 mi · 1%
East 116th Street
0.91 mi · 1%
East 6th Avenue
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

South Jardot Road

Continue on South Jardot Road

73.1 mi · 01h 26m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
95.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel Acres
01h 03m from Stillwater
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stillwater and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Bethel Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Stillwater and 52.1 miles from Ada.

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

The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bethel Acres

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

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

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Norman

39 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

45 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
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Santa Fe Depot

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

Pauls Valley

65 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Ada. Straight-line distance: 95.09 mi (153.04 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Ada

#2 Ada

City in and the county seat of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma

Population17,239
Coordinates34.7745300, -96.6783400
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Ada (-96.67834, 34.77453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.93 L · about $13.94
Round trip
$27.87
7.36 gal · 27.86 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.94 $27.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.67 $31.35
Premium $4.63 $17.02 $34.04
Diesel $5.42 $19.93 $39.85

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Ada. The current time is 04:49:34.

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.