Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
87 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Newcastle, OK
Daniel Smyth
The drive from Ardmore, OK to Newcastle, OK covers 87 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway, Southeast 44th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.5 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.5 miles from Ardmore, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 87 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 87 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Broadway Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 35: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward OK 9 West: Chickasha
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 9 toward I 35 North, OK 9 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 63.5 mi | 1h 4m |
| Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway | 11 mi | 11m |
| Southeast 44th Street | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| West Broadway Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| OK 9 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Adkins Hill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Fox Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore, OK and Newcastle, OK.
Start on this road
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
Continue on West Broadway Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 35
Continue on I 35
Continue on I 35
Take the exit
Continue on OK 9
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 9
Merge onto West Adkins Hill Road
Continue on OK 9
Take the exit onto OK 9
Turn right onto US 62; US 277
Turn right onto East Fox Lane
Arrive at destination
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.
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 19 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.5 miles or 45m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newcastle, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Ardmore, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ardmore, OK
This is one driving day of about 87 miles and 1h 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.5 mi from Ardmore, OK · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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.
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 43.5 miles from Ardmore, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before World War I Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.5 miles.
The final approach into Newcastle, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.60 one way
$27.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.93 | $29.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.18 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.61 | $3.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.18 | $5.57 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Ardmore on Friday
Local time
11:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Newcastle on Friday
Local time
11:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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