Origin
Ardmore, OK
Afternoon in Ardmore on Wednesday
Local time
2:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ardmore, OK to El Reno, OK
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
124.7 mi
201 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
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6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 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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El Reno, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ardmore, OK to El Reno, OK covers 124.7 miles and takes about 2h 17m 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 $19.50 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.3 miles from Ardmore, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 17m drive with frequent turns across 124.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 El Reno, OK is easy. At 2h 17m 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 El Reno, 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 |
| Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Doctor James E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 240 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 240 West | 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 El Reno, OK.
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Start on the route
52 ft
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4 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
59 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 slight right toward I 35: Oklahoma City
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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I 35: Oklahoma City
5
Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
32 mi
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31 min
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World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi
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11 min
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Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
7
Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
34 mi
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35 min
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World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
5.7 mi
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6 min
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Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
9
Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
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7 min
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Helen Cole Memorial Highway
10
Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
0.3 mi
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19 sec
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World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit right toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
0.2 mi
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18 sec
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I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
12
Continue straight
420 ft
·
10 sec
13
Turn slight right onto I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
0.1 mi
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19 sec
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I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
14
Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Southeast Expressway
15
Continue on Southwest Expressway
4.2 mi
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5 min
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Southwest Expressway
16
Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway
3.7 mi
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4 min
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Will Rogers Expressway
17
Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Amarillo
0.5 mi
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1 min
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I 40 West: Amarillo
18
Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
21 mi
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22 min
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Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chickasha
0.3 mi
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49 sec
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I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chickasha
20
Turn right
0.3 mi
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23 sec
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast 27th Street
276 ft
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4 sec
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Southeast 27th Street
22
Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 27th Street
0.2 mi
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18 sec
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Southeast 27th Street
23
Continue on South Rock Island Avenue
1.9 mi
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3 min
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South Rock Island Avenue
24
Turn left onto East Wade Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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East Wade Street
25
Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue
322 ft
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13 sec
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South Choctaw Avenue
26
Turn left onto West Sunset Drive
33 ft
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West Sunset Drive
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 62.3 miles from Ardmore, OK, or about 1h 8m 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.3 miles or 1h 8m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near El Reno, 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 124.7 miles and 2h 17m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.3 mi from Ardmore, OK · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.3 miles from Ardmore, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in El Reno, OK
The final approach into El Reno, 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 El Reno, 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
$19.50 one way
$38.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.41 | $42.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.00 | $47.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.09 | $5.99 |
| Efficient EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.91 | $4.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.46 | $7.98 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
El Reno, OK
Afternoon in El Reno on Wednesday
Local time
2:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
5 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
2h 17m 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 El Reno, OK covers 124.7 miles and takes about 2h 17m 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 62.3 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 $19.50 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.
The drive from Ardmore, OK to El Reno, OK is easy. At 2h 17m 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 El Reno, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ardmore, OK to El Reno, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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