How far is Stillwater, OK from Pawhuska, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Pawhuska, OK is about 81 miles (130.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.98 mi
01h 41m
Flight
55.36 mi
89.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.36 mi
Kilometers
89.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.98 mi
Kilometers
130.32 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pawhuska
Wed, May 13, 11:39 PM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Thu, May 14, 1:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-05-13T21:57
Arrive Pawhuska
Wed, May 13, 11:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
McCord
OK

Human settlement in Osage County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Stillwater
40.5 mi
00h 50m
To Pawhuska
40.5 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph ENE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Avenue

    23 m · 6 sec · East 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Boomer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Boomer Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Washington Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · North Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Washington Street

    33.7 mi · 39 min · North Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    75 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Harding Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East Harding Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    31.2 mi · 38 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Kihekah Avenue

    59 m · 6 sec · Kihekah Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Kihekah Avenue

    1348 ft · 38 sec · Kihekah Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    75 m · 16 sec · East 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Leahy Avenue

    82 m · 12 sec · Leahy Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leahy Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Harding Road
41.2 mi · 51%
North Washington Street
37.2 mi · 46%
North Boomer Road
1.05 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.03 mi · 1%
Kihekah Avenue
0.29 mi
Leahy Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

North Washington Street

Continue on North Washington Street

33.7 mi · 00h 39m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McCord
00h 50m from Stillwater
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stillwater and Sunny near Pawhuska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

McCord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Stillwater and 40.5 miles from Pawhuska.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McCord

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

96 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

111 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Pawhuska. Straight-line distance: 55.36 mi (89.09 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Pawhuska

City in Oklahoma

Population3,371
Coordinates36.6678400, -96.3372300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Pawhuska (-96.33723, 36.66784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.82 L · about $10.83
Round trip
$21.66
5.72 gal · 21.64 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.83 $21.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.18 $24.36
Premium $4.63 $13.23 $26.46
Diesel $5.42 $15.49 $30.97

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Pawhuska. The current time is 21:57:47.

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.