How far is Stillwater, OK from Waurika, OK?
The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Waurika, OK is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Grady County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stillwater and Waurika.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater and Waurika.
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Start on East 6th Avenue
2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto South Perkins Road
8.9 mi · 12 min · South Perkins Road
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Turn right
770 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
1764 ft · 23 sec · Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
11.6 mi · 13 min · Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
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Turn left
2453 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
14.5 mi · 15 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
5 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.6 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha
1658 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan
11.8 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
19 mi · 25 min
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Duncan Bypass
8.2 mi · 9 min · Duncan Bypass
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
21.3 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto East D Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East D Avenue
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Turn right onto Elm Street
753 ft · 38 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto East B Avenue
23 m · 3 sec · East B Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East B Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stillwater and Waurika.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.6 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Stillwater and Mostly Cloudy near Waurika.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stillwater to Waurika?
The road trip is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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 85.2 miles from Stillwater and 85 miles from Waurika.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.76 one way or $45.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Stillwater and Mostly Cloudy near Waurika.
Stop Ideas Near Bridge Creek
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 Bridge Creek.
Norman
Santa Fe Depot
Purcell
Pauls Valley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Waurika. Straight-line distance: 144.71 mi (232.89 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 Waurika
Town in Oklahoma
| Population | 1,865 |
| Coordinates | 34.1670400, -97.9975400 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waurika (-97.99754, 34.16704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $22.76 | $45.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.60 | $51.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.80 | $55.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.54 | $65.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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