How far is Stillwater, OK from Broken Bow, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Broken Bow, OK is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.3 mi
04h 56m
Flight
194.87 mi
313.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.87 mi
Kilometers
313.61 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.3 mi
Kilometers
439.84 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Bow
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-23T00:10
Arrive Broken Bow
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stillwater
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Indianola
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Stillwater
136.7 mi
02h 28m
To Broken Bow
136.6 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater and Broken Bow.

  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

    1.5 km · 1 min · East 116th Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    92 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Jardot Road

    41.1 mi · 48 min · South Jardot Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 3E East, I 40 East: Fort Smith

    1578 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    58.7 mi · 59 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike South: McAlester, Dallas

    2459 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike

    104.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Indian Nation Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Jake Pulliam Bypass

    30.1 mi · 35 min · Jake Pulliam Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    90 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northeast Lincoln Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Lincoln Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    44 m · 6 sec · West 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indian Nation Turnpike
104 mi · 38%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
58.7 mi · 21%
Jake Pulliam Bypass
45 mi · 16%
South Jardot Road
41.1 mi · 15%
South Perkins Road
9 mi · 3%
Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway
6.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Indian Nation Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike

104 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.4 mi
194.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indianola
02h 28m from Stillwater
Leave By
7:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stillwater and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broken Bow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stillwater to Broken Bow?

The road trip is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km) and usually takes 04h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Indianola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.7 miles from Stillwater and 136.6 miles from Broken Bow.

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

The direct path is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.51 one way or $73.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stillwater and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broken Bow.

Stop Ideas Near Indianola

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

112 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Broken Bow. Straight-line distance: 194.87 mi (313.61 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Broken Bow

#2 Broken Bow

City of the United States

Population4,089
Coordinates34.0292800, -94.7391000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Broken Bow (-94.7391, 34.02928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.64 gal
36.51 L · about $36.51
Round trip
$73.01
19.28 gal · 73.02 L
Estimated CO2
85.7 kg one way
Round trip: 171.3 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.51 $73.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.06 $82.11
Premium $4.63 $44.59 $89.17
Diesel $5.42 $52.20 $104.40

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Broken Bow. The current time is 00:10:29.

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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.