How far is Tonkawa, OK from Stillwater, OK?

The driving distance from Tonkawa, OK to Stillwater, OK is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
58.3 mi
00h 58m
Flight
41.33 mi
66.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.33 mi
Kilometers
66.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.3 mi
Kilometers
93.83 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stillwater
Sat, May 30, 7:12 PM CDT
Return by in Tonkawa
Sat, May 30, 8:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tonkawa
2026-05-30T18:14
Arrive Stillwater
Sat, May 30, 7:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tonkawa
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
Red Rock
OK

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

From Tonkawa
27.7 mi
00h 29m
To Stillwater
30.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSE
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Grand Avenue

    21 m · 5 sec · West Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Fountain Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · West Fountain Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1693 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    17.3 mi · 17 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412 East: Tulsa

    973 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 15 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

    671 ft · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

    1065 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    16.5 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Boomer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Boomer Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · East 6th Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
17.3 mi · 30%
Cimarron Turnpike
14.6 mi · 25%
West Fountain Road
2.44 mi · 4%
South Main Street
1.83 mi · 3%
North Boomer Road
1.05 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

17.3 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Rock
00h 29m from Tonkawa
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tonkawa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stillwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Red Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Tonkawa and 30.6 miles from Stillwater.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tonkawa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stillwater.

Stop Ideas Near Red Rock

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

68 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

112 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

114 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tonkawa and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 41.33 mi (66.51 km).

Tonkawa

#1 Tonkawa

City in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population2,958
Coordinates36.6783700, -97.3100400
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Stillwater

#2 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: West Grand Avenue (-97.31004, 36.678392)
End: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.79 L · about $7.80
Round trip
$15.60
4.12 gal · 15.58 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.80 $15.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.77 $17.55
Premium $4.63 $9.53 $19.06
Diesel $5.42 $11.15 $22.31

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Tonkawa and Stillwater. The current time is 18:14:04.

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.