How far is Sulphur, OK from Stillwater, OK?

The driving distance from Sulphur, OK to Stillwater, OK is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (179 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
116.06 mi
02h 04m
Flight
111.2 mi
178.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.2 mi
Kilometers
178.96 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.06 mi
Kilometers
186.78 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Sun, May 31, 6:45 AM CDT
Return by in Sulphur
Sun, May 31, 8:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulphur
2026-05-31T04:40
Arrive Stillwater
Sun, May 31, 6:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sulphur
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
Shawnee
OK

City in Oklahoma, United States

From Sulphur
58 mi
01h 02m
To Stillwater
58.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · West Vinita Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    29.2 mi · 36 min · West 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    52.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East 116th Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    81 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Perkins Road

    9 mi · 12 min · South Perkins Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 1st Street
102 mi · 88%
South Perkins Road
8.97 mi · 8%
East 116th Street
0.92 mi · 1%
East 6th Avenue
0.39 mi
West Vinita Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

West 1st Street

Continue straight

52.2 mi · 01h 03m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
111.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shawnee
01h 02m from Sulphur
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sulphur and Sunny near Stillwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Sulphur and 58.1 miles from Stillwater.

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

The direct path is about 111.2 miles (179 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sulphur and Sunny near Stillwater.

Stop Ideas Near Shawnee

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

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

RAIL

Norman

48 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Santa Fe Depot

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

Pauls Valley

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 111.2 mi (178.96 km).

Sulphur

#1 Sulphur

City in Oklahoma

Population4,990
Coordinates34.5078700, -96.9683500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Stillwater

#2 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.968303, 34.507865)
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.5 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.98
8.18 gal · 31 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.49 $30.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.42 $34.84
Premium $4.63 $18.92 $37.83
Diesel $5.42 $22.15 $44.29

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Sulphur and Stillwater. The current time is 04:40:44.

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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.