How far is Stillwater, OK from Apache, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Apache, OK is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
137.37 mi
02h 47m
Flight
111.96 mi
180.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.96 mi
Kilometers
180.19 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.37 mi
Kilometers
221.08 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apache
Wed, Apr 15, 7:35 AM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Wed, Apr 15, 10:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-15T04:47
Arrive Apache
Wed, Apr 15, 7:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Oklahoma City
OK

The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

From Stillwater
68.7 mi
01h 23m
To Apache
68.7 mi
01h 23m

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
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Perkins Road

    8.9 mi · 12 min · South Perkins Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    770 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge

    1764 ft · 23 sec · Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Sammy Davis, Junior Drive

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Sammy Davis, Junior Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2453 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.5 mi · 15 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

    5 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    26.6 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha

    1658 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Baskett

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Baskett

  19. 19

    Turn right

    915 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Windel Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Windel Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Coblake Street

    1840 ft · 31 sec · Coblake Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coblake Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.6 mi · 19%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 17%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
19.5 mi · 14%
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial
10.3 mi · 7%
Windel Avenue
9.45 mi · 7%
South Perkins Road
8.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

26.6 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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oklahoma City
01h 23m from Stillwater
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Oklahoma City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Stillwater and 68.7 miles from Apache.

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

The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.37 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oklahoma City

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

28 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

46 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Apache. Straight-line distance: 111.96 mi (180.19 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Apache

Several culturally related groups of indigenous peoples of the United States

Population1,391
Coordinates34.8936800, -98.3658900
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Apache (-98.36589, 34.89368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.35 L · about $18.37
Round trip
$36.73
9.7 gal · 36.7 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.37 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.66 $41.31
Premium $4.63 $22.43 $44.86
Diesel $5.42 $26.26 $52.53

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 Apache. The current time is 04:47:30.

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.