How far is Stillwater, OK from Meridian, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Meridian, OK is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.44 mi
02h 53m
Flight
127.67 mi
205.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.67 mi
Kilometers
205.46 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.44 mi
Kilometers
242.11 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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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 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Sun, Nov 8, 1:31 PM CST
Return by in Stillwater
Sun, Nov 8, 4:25 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-11-08T10:38
Arrive Meridian
Sun, Nov 8, 1:31 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CST

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

Leave by
12:42 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stillwater
9:30 PM CST
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
Moore
OK

The most populous city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

From Stillwater
75.2 mi
01h 26m
To Meridian
75.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 3 mph WSW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    26.6 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha

    1658 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    19 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Duncan Bypass

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Duncan Bypass

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 South
30.9 mi · 21%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.6 mi · 18%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 16%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
19.5 mi · 13%
Duncan Bypass
12.6 mi · 8%
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial
10.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

26.6 mi · 00h 25m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
127.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore
01h 26m from Stillwater
Leave By
12:42 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Stillwater and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Moore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Stillwater and 75.2 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.49 one way or $38.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Stillwater and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Moore

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

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

RAIL

Norman

14 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Purcell

38 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

60 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 127.67 mi (205.46 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
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#2 Meridian

Meridian is a place in Oklahoma, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4273100, -97.9780900
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Meridian (-97.97809, 34.42731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.1 L · about $19.49
Round trip
$38.98
10.62 gal · 40.2 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $19.49 $38.98
Mid-grade $4.09 $21.70 $43.40
Premium $4.40 $23.37 $46.74
Diesel $5.73 $30.43 $60.86

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Meridian. The current time is 10:38:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.