How far is Stillwater, OK from Walters, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Walters, OK is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
172.85 mi
03h 15m
Flight
140.31 mi
225.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.31 mi
Kilometers
225.81 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.85 mi
Kilometers
278.18 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walters
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-22T23:34
Arrive Walters
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 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
Bridge Creek
OK

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

From Stillwater
86.5 mi
01h 37m
To Walters
86.4 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    6.9 mi · 7 min · Pioneer Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 5, US 277, US 281: Geronimo, Frederick, Walters

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on OK 5, US 277, US 281: Geronimo, Frederick, Walters

    1185 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Missouri Avenue

    6 mi · 11 min · West Missouri Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    842 ft · 37 sec · North 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
70.7 mi · 41%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 14%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
19.5 mi · 11%
Pioneer Expressway
11.9 mi · 7%
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial
10.3 mi · 6%
South Perkins Road
8.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

60.9 mi · 01h 02m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
140.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridge Creek
01h 37m from Stillwater
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Stillwater and Mostly Cloudy near Walters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Bridge Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Stillwater and 86.4 miles from Walters.

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

The direct path is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.10 one way or $46.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Stillwater and Mostly Cloudy near Walters.

Stop Ideas Near Bridge Creek

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

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

RAIL

Norman

27 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

33 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Pauls Valley

72 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Walters. Straight-line distance: 140.31 mi (225.81 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Walters

City in Oklahoma

Population2,357
Coordinates34.3598100, -98.3078300
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Walters (-98.30783, 34.35981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.1 gal
23.09 L · about $23.10
Round trip
$46.20
12.2 gal · 46.18 L
Estimated CO2
54.2 kg one way
Round trip: 108.4 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.10 $46.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.98 $51.96
Premium $4.63 $28.21 $56.43
Diesel $5.42 $33.03 $66.06

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Walters. The current time is 23:34:24.

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.