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Trip from Ardmore, OK to Miami, OK

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

4h 56m

Distance

264.9 mi

426 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 43m ★
6 AM
4h 57m
8 AM
5h 24m
10 AM
5h 6m
12 PM
5h 4m
3 PM
5h 8m
5 PM
5h 22m
8 PM
4h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States

Ardmore, OK

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city in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, United States

Miami, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ardmore, OK to Miami, OK covers 264.9 miles and takes about 4h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 44, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, J. A. Richardson Loop for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.4 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

132.5 miles from Ardmore, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 56m. Total distance: 264.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

The drive from Ardmore, OK to Miami, OK covers 264.9 miles and takes about 4h 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 76.4 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 around 20.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 264.9 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: 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; at 58.2 miles (OK 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
20.8 mi into trip | ~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 | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
58.2 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | OK 1

Take the exit onto OK 1 toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Sem...
8
171.8 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in | I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
8
190.3 mi into trip | ~3h 37m in | I 44

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Ardmore, OK and Miami, OK, road signs point toward Seminole, Mcalester and Claremore.

Seminole

58.2 mi in | ~1h 9m | via OK 1

Mcalester

58.2 mi in | ~1h 9m | via OK 1

Claremore

190.3 mi in | ~3h 37m | via I 44

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 44 76.4 mi 1h 17m
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 42 mi 40m
J. A. Richardson Loop 32 mi 37m
Veterans Memorial Highway 27.2 mi 30m
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway 19.1 mi 19m
Chickasaw Turnpike 17.3 mi 20m
Skelly Bypass 15.5 mi 18m
OK 1 9.9 mi 12m
Longest stretch: I 44 — 76.4 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore, OK and Miami, OK.

1

Start on this road

51 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto West Broadway Street

58 ft · 1 sec · West Broadway Street
3

Continue on West Broadway Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · 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 · 19 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 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 · US 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on US 77

1.9 mi · 2 min · 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 · 9 min · West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn left onto OK 7 Spur

6.6 mi · 7 min · Chickasaw Turnpike
13

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 301

11 mi · 12 min · Chickasaw Turnpike
14

At end of road, turn left onto OK 1

9.8 mi · 12 min · OK 1
Use the left / right lanes.
15

Take the exit onto OK 1

0.2 mi · 37 sec · OK 1
Toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Merge onto OK 1; OK 3

32 mi · 37 min · J. A. Richardson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99

2.9 mi · 3 min · South Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on OK 99; US 377

14 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on OK 99; US 377

3.3 mi · 3 min · Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20

Continue on OK 99; US 377

13 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21

Continue on OK 99; US 377

4.4 mi · 5 min · South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22

Take the exit

314 ft · 7 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
23

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · this road
24

Turn slight right

510 ft · 13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
25

Merge onto I 44

42 mi · 40 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
26

Continue on I 44; OK 66

1.2 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66

14 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
28

Continue on I 44; US 412; OK 66

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 44; US 412; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
29

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

72 mi · 1 hr 12 min · I 44
Toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 313 Toward OK 10: Miami Use the slight right lane.
31

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward Cash Only Use the straight lane.
32

Turn left onto OK 10

1.4 mi · 4 min · East Steve Owens Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
33

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
34

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132.5 miles from Ardmore, OK, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.4 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 58 miles or 1h 9m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 132.5 miles or 2h 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami, 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 264.9 miles and 4h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Ardmore, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 76.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 132.5 mi from Ardmore, OK · 2h 35m into the drive

Downtown Shawnee, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shawnee, OK

132 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

Holdenville, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Drumright, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132.5 miles from Ardmore, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.4 miles.

Arriving in Miami, OK

The final approach into Miami, 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 Miami, OK.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Francis Energy Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 264.9

Miami, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 170.3

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18668167584

Visit website

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 170.3

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.41 one way

$82.83 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $45.47 $90.94
premium $4.89 $50.98 $101.96
diesel $5.61 $58.49 $116.97

Estimated Tolls: $3.31

Turner Turnpike (42 mi) $2.10
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

$41

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 79.5 0 $27.81 $12.72
Efficient EV 66.2 0 $23.18 $10.60
EV Truck/SUV 106 1 $37.09 $16.95

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Ardmore, OK

Night in Ardmore on Thursday

Local time

11:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Miami, OK

Night in Miami on Thursday

Local time

11:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Shawnee, OK

132 mi in

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

2 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

4h 56m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Miami, OK covers 264.9 miles and takes about 4h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, J. A. Richardson Loop. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.5 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 $41.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 264.9 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: 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; at 58.2 miles (OK 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ardmore, OK and Miami, OK, road signs point toward Seminole, Mcalester and Claremore.

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