Origin
Ardmore, OK
Late night in Ardmore on Wednesday
Local time
12:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ardmore, OK to Ada, OK
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
60 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
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6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ardmore, OK
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Ada, OK
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Trip Overview
This 60-mile drive from Ardmore, OK, to Ada, OK, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 14 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. The route primarily utilizes highways like the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Chickasaw Turnpike, and OK 1. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this trip is quite budget-friendly for its distance. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region throughout, experiencing a consistent landscape.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30 miles from Ardmore, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this approximately 60-mile route, with 52% of it being on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, which features a continuous segment of 19.1 miles, allowing for steady progress. The road character shifts between well-maintained highways and potentially more local road sections as you approach Ada. This blend means you’ll experience both cruising speeds and areas where you might need to adjust your pace.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Broadway Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 60 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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West Broadway Street
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
7
20.8 mi into trip
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~22m in
Take the exit toward US 77: Turner Falls Area
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 77: Turner Falls Area
7
21 mi into trip
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~23m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
24.6 mi into trip
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~28m in
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OK 7; US 77 / West Main Street
Merge onto OK 7; US 77 / West Main Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
48.5 mi into trip
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~57m in
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OK 1
At end of road, turn left onto OK 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.1 mi | 19m |
| Chickasaw Turnpike | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| OK 1 | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| West Main Street | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| US 77 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| West Broadway Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 19.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore, OK and Ada, OK.
1
Start on this road
51 ft
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4 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
58 ft
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1 sec
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West Broadway Street
3
Continue on West Broadway Street
1.2 mi
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2 min
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West Broadway Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 35: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 35
19 mi
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19 min
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World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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23 sec
Exit 51
Toward US 77: Turner Falls Area
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
210 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Turn straight onto US 77
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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US 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 77
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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US 77
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right
136 ft
·
5 sec
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto OK 7; US 77
6.6 mi
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9 min
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West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto OK 7 Spur
6.6 mi
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7 min
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Chickasaw Turnpike
13
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 301
11 mi
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12 min
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Chickasaw Turnpike
14
At end of road, turn left onto OK 1
10 mi
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13 min
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OK 1
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
16
Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.0 mi
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2 min
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West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 14-minute duration for this 60-mile trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best, perhaps in the morning to make the most of your day in Ada. With only one recommended day and no specified stops, plan your breaks as needed, keeping in mind the $9 fuel cost. A practical tip for this route is to ensure you have enough fuel before departing Ardmore, as the longest stretch without a significant change in roads is nearly 20 miles.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30 miles from Ardmore, OK, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 60 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30 miles or 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ada, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ardmore, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ardmore, OK
This is one driving day of about 60 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ardmore, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for about 19.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30 mi from Ardmore, OK · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Ada, OK
The final approach into Ada, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ada, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.38 one way
$18.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.21
Chickasaw Turnpike
(10.7 mi)
$0.75
Chickasaw Turnpike
(6.6 mi)
$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ada, OK
Late night in Ada on Wednesday
Local time
12:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ardmore, OK to Ada, OK covers 60 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Chickasaw Turnpike, OK 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30 miles from Ardmore, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 60 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ardmore, OK to Ada, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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