How far is Stillwater, OK from Pawnee, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Pawnee, OK is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.86 mi
00h 37m
Flight
20.9 mi
33.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.9 mi
Kilometers
33.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.86 mi
Kilometers
44.83 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pawnee
Sat, May 30, 3:41 AM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Sat, May 30, 4:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-05-30T03:03
Arrive Pawnee
Sat, May 30, 3:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stillwater
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Morrison
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Stillwater
13.9 mi
00h 18m
To Pawnee
13.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Avenue

    23 m · 6 sec · East 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 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

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    13 m · 2 sec · 6th Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Washington Street
10.1 mi · 36%
North Boomer Road
1.05 mi · 4%
South Main Street
1.03 mi · 4%
East 6th Avenue
0.01 mi
6th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

15.6 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrison
00h 18m from Stillwater
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stillwater and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pawnee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Morrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Stillwater and 13.9 miles from Pawnee.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Stillwater and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Morrison

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

60 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

93 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

103 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Pawnee. Straight-line distance: 20.9 mi (33.64 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Pawnee

City in Oklahoma

Population2,101
Coordinates36.3378300, -96.8039200
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Pawnee (-96.80392, 36.33783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.72 L · about $3.71
Round trip
$7.42
1.96 gal · 7.44 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.71 $7.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.17 $8.35
Premium $4.63 $4.53 $9.07
Diesel $5.42 $5.31 $10.61

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 Pawnee. The current time is 03:03:45.

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.