How far is Stillwater, OK from Jones, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Jones, OK is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
52.46 mi
01h 08m
Flight
40.08 mi
64.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.08 mi
Kilometers
64.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.46 mi
Kilometers
84.43 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jones
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Jones
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Carney
OK

City in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Stillwater
26.2 mi
00h 34m
To Jones
26.2 mi
00h 34m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.3 mi · 24 min · South Jardot Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Kickapoo Turnpike

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Kickapoo Turnpike

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Kickapoo Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Jones

    2092 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Jones

    48 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Britton Road

    3.7 mi · 8 min · East Britton Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Choctaw Road

    109 m · 13 sec · North Choctaw Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Jardot Road
20.3 mi · 39%
South Perkins Road
9 mi · 17%
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
7.68 mi · 15%
Kickapoo Turnpike
6.07 mi · 12%
East Britton Road
3.75 mi · 7%
North Main Street
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Jardot Road

Continue on South Jardot Road

20.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carney
00h 34m from Stillwater
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Carney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Stillwater and 26.2 miles from Jones.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 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 near Jones.

Stop Ideas Near Carney

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

38 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

76 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Jones. Straight-line distance: 40.08 mi (64.51 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Jones

Town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States

Population3,223
Coordinates35.5658900, -97.2869800
Altitude340
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Jones (-97.28698, 35.56589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.01 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.01
3.7 gal · 14.02 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.01 $14.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.88 $15.76
Premium $4.63 $8.56 $17.11
Diesel $5.42 $10.02 $20.04

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 Jones. The current time is 03:36:29.

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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.