How far is Stillwater, OK from Wilson, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Wilson, OK is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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
172.8 mi
03h 14m
Flight
136.56 mi
219.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.56 mi
Kilometers
219.78 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.8 mi
Kilometers
278.1 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-23T00:22
Arrive Wilson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 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
Goldsby
OK

Town in Oklahoma

From Stillwater
86.5 mi
01h 37m
To Wilson
86.3 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    1865 ft · 27 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge

    1.2 km · 52 sec · McCall Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.4 mi · 34 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

    11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    31.9 mi · 32 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Waurika, Lone Grove

    2218 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto West Broadway Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · West Broadway Street

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2617 ft · 52 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast 5th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1848 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
65.3 mi · 38%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 12%
West Broadway Street
14.1 mi · 8%
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 6%
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial
10.3 mi · 6%
South Perkins Road
8.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

32.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
136.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldsby
01h 37m from Stillwater
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stillwater and Mostly Cloudy near Wilson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Goldsby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Stillwater and 86.3 miles from Wilson.

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

The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 10:32 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stillwater and Mostly Cloudy near Wilson.

Stop Ideas Near Goldsby

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

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

RAIL

Norman

9 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Santa Fe Depot

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

Pauls Valley

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 136.56 mi (219.78 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wilson

Town in Carter County, Oklahoma

Population1,730
Coordinates34.1620400, -97.4258600
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Wilson (-97.42586, 34.16204)

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
23.08 L · about $23.10
Round trip
$46.20
12.2 gal · 46.16 L
Estimated CO2
54.2 kg one way
Round trip: 108.4 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Wilson. The current time is 00:22:05.

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.