How far is Stillwater, OK from Bethany, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Bethany, OK is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.75 mi
01h 20m
Flight
52.29 mi
84.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.29 mi
Kilometers
84.16 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.75 mi
Kilometers
107.42 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethany
Fri, Apr 17, 6:51 PM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Fri, Apr 17, 8:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-17T17:30
Arrive Bethany
Fri, Apr 17, 6:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Guthrie
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Stillwater
33.4 mi
00h 40m
To Bethany
33.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 66 West: Warr Acres, Bethany

    960 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest 39th Expressway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Northwest 39th Expressway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Mueller Avenue

    2327 ft · 2 min · North Mueller Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mueller Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
19.5 mi · 29%
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial
10.3 mi · 15%
South Perkins Road
8.9 mi · 13%
Will Rogers Expressway
7.1 mi · 11%
Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
5.79 mi · 9%
Sammy Davis
5.79 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

14.5 mi · 00h 15m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guthrie
00h 40m from Stillwater
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stillwater and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Guthrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Stillwater and 33.4 miles from Bethany.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Guthrie

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

73 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 52.29 mi (84.16 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Bethany

Village recorded in the New Testament as the home of the siblings Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, as well as that of Simon the Leper

Population19,195
Coordinates35.5186700, -97.6322600
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Bethany (-97.63226, 35.51867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.92 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.72 gal · 17.84 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.05 $20.10
Premium $4.63 $10.92 $21.83
Diesel $5.42 $12.78 $25.56

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Bethany. The current time is 17:30:30.

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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.