Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
204 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
The drive from Ardmore, OK to Claremore, OK covers 204 miles and takes about 3h 55m 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 $30.42 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
102 miles from Ardmore, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 55m drive with frequent turns across 204 miles of local and secondary 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore, OK and Claremore, OK.
Start on the route
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
Continue on West Broadway Street
Take the ramp slight right toward I 35: Oklahoma City
Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 77: Turner Falls Area
Keep slight right
Turn straight
Continue straight
Turn right
Merge slight left onto West Main Street
Turn left onto Chickasaw Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on Chickasaw Turnpike
At the end of the road, turn left
Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester
Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
Continue on South Milt Phillips Avenue
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on South 8th Avenue
Take the exit left
Continue straight
Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Tulsa
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Continue on Skelly Bypass
Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
Take the exit slight right toward OK 266 West: Claremore, Port of Catoosa
Keep slight left to continue on PIKEPASS Only
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward OK 66: Claremore, Catoosa
Turn right onto OK 66 East: Claremore
Turn straight onto South Lynn Riggs Boulevard
Turn left onto West Will Rogers Boulevard
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Claremore, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Ardmore, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 204 miles and 3h 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102 mi from Ardmore, OK · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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.
The final approach into Claremore, 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 Claremore, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$30.42 one way
$60.83 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $34.21 | $68.41 |
| premium | $4.63 | $37.15 | $74.29 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $43.49 | $86.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.42 | $9.79 |
| Efficient EV | 51 | 0 | $17.85 | $8.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.6 | 1 | $28.56 | $13.06 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Ardmore on Saturday
Local time
6:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Claremore on Saturday
Local time
6:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
58°F
Anna, TX
102 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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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