How far is Stillwater, OK from Cushing, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Cushing, OK is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.3 mi
00h 32m
Flight
18.61 mi
29.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.61 mi
Kilometers
29.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.3 mi
Kilometers
40.72 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cushing
Sat, May 2, 1:44 PM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Sat, May 2, 2:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-05-02T13:11
Arrive Cushing
Sat, May 2, 1:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stillwater
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Perkins
OK

City in Oklahoma, United States

From Stillwater
12.6 mi
00h 16m
To Cushing
12.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 116th Street
14.1 mi · 56%
South Perkins Road
9 mi · 36%
West Main Street
1.77 mi · 7%
East 6th Avenue
0.39 mi · 2%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perkins
00h 16m from Stillwater
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stillwater and Sunny near Cushing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Perkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Stillwater and 12.7 miles from Cushing.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stillwater and Sunny near Cushing.

Stop Ideas Near Perkins

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

37 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

92 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

96 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Cushing. Straight-line distance: 18.61 mi (29.95 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Cushing

Town in Oklahoma

Population7,582
Coordinates35.9850600, -96.7669700
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Cushing (-96.76697, 35.98506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.38 L · about $3.37
Round trip
$6.74
1.78 gal · 6.76 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.37 $6.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.79 $7.58
Premium $4.63 $4.12 $8.23
Diesel $5.42 $4.82 $9.64

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Cushing. The current time is 13:11:23.

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.