How far is Stillwater, OK from Pottsboro, TX?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Pottsboro, TX is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.23 mi
03h 54m
Flight
164.29 mi
264.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.29 mi
Kilometers
264.4 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.23 mi
Kilometers
314.2 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pottsboro
Wed, Sep 23, 8:53 PM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Thu, Sep 24, 12:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-09-23T16:59
Arrive Pottsboro
Wed, Sep 23, 8:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stillwater
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ada
OK

City in and the county seat of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma

From Stillwater
97.7 mi
01h 57m
To Pottsboro
97.5 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph ENE
Destination
94°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Perkins Road

    9 mi · 12 min · South Perkins Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 116th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East 116th Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    92 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Jardot Road

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 26 min · South Jardot Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 West, OK 3 East: Roff, Coalgate

    1949 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop

    20.9 mi · 24 min · J. A. Richardson Loop

  12. 12

    Turn right

    24.1 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward US 69 South, US 75 South: Denison

    1622 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 120: Morton Street

    1191 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on North Highway 75

    584 ft · 14 sec · North Highway 75

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West FM 120

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West FM 120

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1244 ft · 36 sec · Franklin Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    81 m · 17 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Grayson Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Grayson Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grayson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Jardot Road
91.2 mi · 47%
J. A. Richardson Loop
38.7 mi · 20%
US 69 South
23.8 mi · 12%
South Perkins Road
9 mi · 5%
West FM 120
4.93 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Jardot Road

Continue on South Jardot Road

73.1 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
164.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ada
01h 57m from Stillwater
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stillwater and Mostly Sunny near Pottsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.7 miles from Stillwater and 97.5 miles from Pottsboro.

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

The direct path is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.96 one way or $55.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stillwater and Mostly Sunny near Pottsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Ada

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

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

RAIL

Pauls Valley

50 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Ardmore station

79 mi away
251 East Main St.
RAIL

Norman

85 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Pottsboro. Straight-line distance: 164.29 mi (264.4 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Pottsboro

Town of the United States

Population2,511
Coordinates33.7592700, -96.6694400
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Pottsboro (-96.66944, 33.75927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.08 L · about $27.96
Round trip
$55.92
13.78 gal · 52.16 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $27.96 $55.92
Mid-grade $4.51 $31.07 $62.13
Premium $4.80 $33.10 $66.20
Diesel $6.03 $41.54 $83.08

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Pottsboro. The current time is 16:59:02.

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.