How far is Stillwater, OK from Bristow, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Bristow, OK is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
55.38 mi
01h 15m
Flight
42.18 mi
67.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.18 mi
Kilometers
67.89 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.38 mi
Kilometers
89.12 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristow
Wed, Apr 15, 8:09 AM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Wed, Apr 15, 9:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-15T06:53
Arrive Bristow
Wed, Apr 15, 8:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Cushing
OK

Town in Oklahoma

From Stillwater
27.7 mi
00h 37m
To Bristow
27.7 mi
00h 37m

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
63°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.1 mi · 17 min · East 116th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Noble Avenue

    62 m · 6 sec · North Noble Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1 km · 1 min · West North Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    1944 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East North Street

    2563 ft · 54 sec · East North Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue on E0760 Road

    1 mi · 2 min · E0760 Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Shamrock Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Shamrock Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Shamrock Road

    1505 ft · 52 sec · Old Shamrock Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Tipperary Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Tipperary Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    79 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 116th Street
14.1 mi · 26%
South Perkins Road
9 mi · 16%
Tipperary Road
7.57 mi · 14%
East Main Street
4.96 mi · 9%
Greenwood Road
3.05 mi · 6%
Veterans Memorial Highway
1.98 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East 116th Street

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

14.1 mi · 00h 17m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cushing
00h 37m from Stillwater
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stillwater and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bristow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Cushing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Stillwater and 27.7 miles from Bristow.

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

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cushing

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

61 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

73 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

105 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Bristow. Straight-line distance: 42.18 mi (67.89 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Bristow

City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population4,179
Coordinates35.8306300, -96.3911200
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Bristow (-96.39112, 35.83063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.4 L · about $7.38
Round trip
$14.77
3.9 gal · 14.8 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.38 $14.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.31 $16.61
Premium $4.63 $9.02 $18.04
Diesel $5.42 $10.56 $21.12

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 Bristow. The current time is 06:53:13.

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.