How far is Stillwater, OK from Oklahoma County, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Oklahoma County, OK is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
55.64 mi
01h 11m
Flight
43.6 mi
70.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.6 mi
Kilometers
70.17 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.64 mi
Kilometers
89.54 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma County
Thu, Oct 15, 2:56 PM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Thu, Oct 15, 4:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-10-15T13:45
Arrive Oklahoma County
Thu, Oct 15, 2:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
27.8 mi
00h 35m
To Oklahoma County
27.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater and Oklahoma County.

  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

    673 ft · 8 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Sooner Road

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    852 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North Sooner Road

    2 mi · 6 min · North Sooner Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Britton Road

    1 mi · 1 min · East Britton Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Air Depot Boulevard

    1.6 km · 3 min · North Air Depot Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Air Depot Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
14.6 mi · 26%
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial
10.3 mi · 18%
South Perkins Road
8.9 mi · 16%
Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
5.79 mi · 10%
Sammy Davis
5.79 mi · 10%
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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guthrie
00h 35m from Stillwater
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stillwater and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stillwater to Oklahoma County?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 27.8 miles from Stillwater and 27.8 miles from Oklahoma County.

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

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.86 one way or $15.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Stillwater and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma County.

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 Oklahoma County. Straight-line distance: 43.6 mi (70.17 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Oklahoma County

#2 Oklahoma County

County in Oklahoma, United States

Population804,041
Coordinates35.5515200, -97.4072000
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Oklahoma County (-97.4072, 35.55152)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $7.86
Round trip
$15.72
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.86 $15.72
Mid-grade $4.47 $8.75 $17.51
Premium $4.76 $9.33 $18.65
Diesel $5.88 $11.53 $23.07

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Oklahoma County. The current time is 13:45:36.

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.