How far is Stillwater, OK from Tonkawa, OK?
The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Tonkawa, OK is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Noble County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stillwater and Tonkawa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater and Tonkawa.
-
1
Start on East 6th Avenue
23 m · 6 sec · East 6th Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
-
3
Continue on North Boomer Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Boomer Road
-
4
Turn straight onto North Washington Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Washington Street
-
5
Continue on North Washington Street
13.2 mi · 15 min · North Washington Street
-
6
Take the ramp right toward US 412 West: Enid
1422 ft · 29 sec
-
7
Continue straight
975 ft · 11 sec
-
8
Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
14.2 mi · 14 min · Cimarron Turnpike
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Wichita
2266 ft · 56 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
17 mi · 17 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward Fountain Road
1283 ft · 26 sec
-
12
Turn right onto West Fountain Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · West Fountain Road
-
13
At the end of the road, turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
-
14
Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · West Grand Avenue
-
15
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stillwater and Tonkawa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
17 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stillwater and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tonkawa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stillwater to Tonkawa?
The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Red Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Stillwater and 27.4 miles from Tonkawa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stillwater and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tonkawa.
Stop Ideas Near Red Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Rock.
Guthrie, OK
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Tonkawa. Straight-line distance: 41.33 mi (66.51 km).
#1 Stillwater
The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 50,306 |
| Coordinates | 36.1156100, -97.0583700 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tonkawa
City in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 2,958 |
| Coordinates | 36.6783700, -97.3100400 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tonkawa (-97.31004, 36.67837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.93 | $17.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.