How far is Stillwater, OK from Nichols Hills, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Nichols Hills, OK is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
61.09 mi
01h 14m
Flight
47.72 mi
76.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.72 mi
Kilometers
76.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.09 mi
Kilometers
98.31 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nichols Hills
Sat, May 30, 6:23 PM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Sat, May 30, 7:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-05-30T17:09
Arrive Nichols Hills
Sat, May 30, 6:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Guthrie
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Stillwater
30.6 mi
00h 37m
To Nichols Hills
30.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 mph S
Destination
93°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater and Nichols Hills.

  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

    1886 ft · 23 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 344 West

    2062 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77: Edmond, Oklahoma City

    992 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 77 South: Oklahoma City

    2787 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Broadway Extension

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Extension

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilshire Boulevard

    78 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Broadway Extension

    1561 ft · 35 sec · Broadway Extension

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Wilshire Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Wilshire Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wilshire Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
14.9 mi · 24%
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial
10.3 mi · 17%
South Perkins Road
8.9 mi · 15%
Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
5.79 mi · 9%
Sammy Davis
5.79 mi · 9%
Shannon Miller Parkway
4.12 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

14.5 mi · 00h 15m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guthrie
00h 37m from Stillwater
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stillwater and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nichols Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stillwater to Nichols Hills?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Guthrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Stillwater and 30.5 miles from Nichols Hills.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stillwater and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nichols Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Guthrie

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

73 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Nichols Hills. Straight-line distance: 47.72 mi (76.8 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Nichols Hills

#2 Nichols Hills

City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population3,955
Coordinates35.5508900, -97.5489300
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Nichols Hills (-97.54893, 35.55089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.16 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.36
4.32 gal · 16.32 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.18 $16.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.20 $18.40
Premium $4.63 $9.99 $19.98
Diesel $5.42 $11.70 $23.39

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Nichols Hills. The current time is 17:09:40.

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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.