How far is Stillwater, OK from Alva, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Alva, OK is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
138.07 mi
02h 50m
Flight
101.3 mi
163.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.3 mi
Kilometers
163.02 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.07 mi
Kilometers
222.2 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alva
Wed, Apr 15, 7:41 AM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Wed, Apr 15, 10:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-15T04:50
Arrive Alva
Wed, Apr 15, 7:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
North Enid
OK

Town in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States

From Stillwater
69 mi
01h 25m
To Alva
69.1 mi
01h 25m

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
60°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Avenue

    23 m · 6 sec · East 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Boomer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Boomer Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Washington Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · North Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Washington Street

    13.2 mi · 15 min · North Washington Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 412 West: Enid

    1422 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    975 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

    14.4 mi · 14 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Norma A. Lamb Highway

    24.5 mi · 26 min · Norma A. Lamb Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on East Owen K. Garriott Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 54th Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North 54th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Breckenridge Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Breckenridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Breckinridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Breckinridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Crestwood

    1.6 km · 2 min · Crestwood

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Phillips Avenue

    2658 ft · 54 sec · East Phillips Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    15 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ellis Road

    2626 ft · 52 sec · Ellis Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    94 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 25 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    2639 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Flynn Street

    34 m · 4 sec · West Flynn Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Flynn Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Norma A. Lamb Highway
24.5 mi · 18%
Ellis Road
17.5 mi · 13%
North Washington Street
16.7 mi · 12%
Cimarron Turnpike
14.4 mi · 10%
North 54th Street
2.51 mi · 2%
East Owen K. Garriott Road
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Norma A. Lamb Highway

Continue on Norma A. Lamb Highway

24.5 mi · 00h 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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Enid
01h 25m from Stillwater
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stillwater and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

North Enid is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Stillwater and 69.1 miles from Alva.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 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 near Alva.

Stop Ideas Near North Enid

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

73 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

112 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Alva. Straight-line distance: 101.3 mi (163.02 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Alva

City in Oklahoma

Population4,882
Coordinates36.8049900, -98.6671800
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Alva (-98.66718, 36.80499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.44 L · about $18.44
Round trip
$36.89
9.74 gal · 36.88 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.44 $36.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.74 $41.48
Premium $4.63 $22.52 $45.05
Diesel $5.42 $26.37 $52.74

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 Alva. The current time is 04:50:05.

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.