How far is Stroud, OK from Stillwater, OK?

The driving distance from Stroud, OK to Stillwater, OK is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.69 mi
00h 56m
Flight
33.83 mi
54.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.83 mi
Kilometers
54.44 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.69 mi
Kilometers
84.79 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Wed, Apr 22, 9:08 PM CDT
Return by in Stroud
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stroud
2026-04-22T20:11
Arrive Stillwater
Wed, Apr 22, 9:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stroud
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cushing
OK

Town in Oklahoma

From Stroud
24 mi
00h 28m
To Stillwater
28.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Avenue

    43 m · 10 sec · North 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1515 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 8th Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · North 8th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    10 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Greenwood Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greenwood Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Greenwood Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East North Street

    2563 ft · 49 sec · East North Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1944 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East North Street

    1 km · 1 min · East North Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Noble Avenue

    62 m · 6 sec · North Noble Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East 116th Street

    14.1 mi · 17 min · East 116th Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    81 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Perkins Road

    9 mi · 12 min · South Perkins Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 116th Street
14.1 mi · 27%
Veterans Memorial Highway
10 mi · 19%
South Perkins Road
8.97 mi · 17%
Greenwood Road
4.38 mi · 8%
North 8th Avenue
3.3 mi · 6%
East Main Street
1.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East 116th Street

Continue on East 116th Street

14.1 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
33.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cushing
00h 28m from Stroud
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Stroud and Mostly Cloudy near Stillwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Cushing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Stroud and 28.7 miles from Stillwater.

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

The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cushing

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

61 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

73 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

105 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stroud and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 33.83 mi (54.44 km).

Stroud

#1 Stroud

City in Oklahoma

Population2,704
Coordinates35.7486800, -96.6580700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Stillwater

#2 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: North 4th Avenue (-96.657693, 35.748678)
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.04 L · about $7.04
Round trip
$14.09
3.72 gal · 14.08 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.04 $14.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.92 $15.84
Premium $4.63 $8.60 $17.21
Diesel $5.42 $10.07 $20.14

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 Stroud and Stillwater. The current time is 20:11:46.

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.