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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East 6th Avenue
2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto South Perkins Road
8.9 mi · 12 min · South Perkins Road
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Turn right
770 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
1764 ft · 23 sec · Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
11.6 mi · 13 min · Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
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Turn left
2453 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
14.5 mi · 15 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
5 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.6 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha
1658 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Baskett
1.2 km · 1 min · North Baskett
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Turn right
915 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Windel Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Windel Avenue
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Coblake Street
1840 ft · 31 sec · Coblake Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oklahoma City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Apache. Straight-line distance: 111.96 mi (180.19 km).
#1 Stillwater
The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 50,306 |
| Coordinates | 36.1156100, -97.0583700 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apache
Several culturally related groups of indigenous peoples of the United States
| Population | 1,391 |
| Coordinates | 34.8936800, -98.3658900 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
End: Apache (-98.36589, 34.89368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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