Origin
Ardmore, OK
Night in Ardmore on Thursday
Local time
9:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
4h 56m
Distance
264.9 mi
426 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
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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Miami, OK
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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 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 $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 28m into the drive .
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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 4h 56m drive with frequent turns across 264.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 56m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ardmore, OK to Miami, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway Street | — | — |
| I 35 | — | — |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| US 77 | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Chickasaw Turnpike | — | — |
| OK 1 East | — | — |
| J | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore, OK and Miami, 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 10: Miami
Keep slight left to continue on Cash Only
Turn left onto East Steve Owens Boulevard
Turn right onto South Main Street
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 58 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.5 miles or 2h 28m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami, 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 264.9 miles and 4h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132.5 mi from Ardmore, OK · 2h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 132.5 miles from Ardmore, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$41.41 one way
$82.83 round trip
| 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 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Ardmore on Thursday
Local time
9:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Miami on Thursday
Local time
9:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
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
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
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.
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