Origin
Ardmore, OK
Morning in Ardmore on Monday
Local time
8:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ardmore, OK to Tulsa, OK
Drive Time
3h
Distance
178 mi
286 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 50m
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6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ardmore, OK
Adrien Olichon
Trip Overview
The drive from Ardmore, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 178 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Broadway Street, I 35, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.04 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89 miles from Ardmore, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h drive with frequent turns across 178 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Broadway Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ardmore, OK to Tulsa, OK is easy. At 3h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ardmore, OK to Tulsa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chickasaw Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OK 1 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Broadway Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on the route
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Broadway Street
3
Continue on West Broadway Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway Street
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 35: Oklahoma City
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 35: Oklahoma City
5
Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
19 mi
·
19 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 77: Turner Falls Area
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 77: Turner Falls Area
7
Keep slight right
210 ft
·
6 sec
8
Turn straight
1.6 mi
·
2 min
9
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
10
Turn right
138 ft
·
5 sec
11
Merge slight left onto West Main Street
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
West Main Street
12
Turn left onto Chickasaw Turnpike
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Chickasaw Turnpike
13
Keep slight right to continue on Chickasaw Turnpike
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Chickasaw Turnpike
14
At the end of the road, turn left
9.8 mi
·
12 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester
16
Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
32 mi
·
37 min
·
J. A. Richardson Loop
17
Continue on South Milt Phillips Avenue
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Milt Phillips Avenue
18
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Continue on Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
20
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Continue on South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 8th Avenue
22
Take the exit left
315 ft
·
8 sec
23
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
24
Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Tulsa
509 ft
·
14 sec
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I 44 East: Tulsa
25
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42 mi
·
40 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
26
Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
27
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
28
Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
7th Street, Downtown
29
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Lawton Avenue West
30
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Heavy Traffic Way South
31
Continue on West 2nd Street South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 2nd Street South
32
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
387 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Frisco Avenue
33
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street South
34
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
16 sec
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South Boulder Avenue West
35
Arrive at your destination
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 89 miles from Ardmore, OK, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, 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 178 miles and 3h.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89 mi from Ardmore, OK · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 Tulsa, OK
The final approach into Tulsa, 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 Tulsa, 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
$27.04 one way
$54.07 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.80 | $59.61 |
| premium | $4.80 | $33.60 | $67.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.55 | $79.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.69 | $8.54 |
| Efficient EV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.58 | $7.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.2 | 0 | $24.92 | $11.39 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Tulsa, OK
Morning in Tulsa on Monday
Local time
8:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 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 Tulsa, OK covers 178 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Broadway Street, I 35, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89 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 $27.04 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Ardmore, OK to Tulsa, OK is easy. At 3h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ardmore, OK to Tulsa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ardmore, OK to Tulsa, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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