Origin
Ardmore, OK
Night in Ardmore on Wednesday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ardmore, OK to Woodward, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
236.3 mi
380 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 9m
★
6 AM
4h 23m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 15m
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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Woodward, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ardmore, OK to Woodward, OK covers 236.3 miles and takes about 4h 22m 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 $36.94 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
118.1 miles from Ardmore, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 22m drive with frequent turns across 236.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 22m 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 Woodward, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway Street | — | — |
| I 35 | — | — |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Doctor James E | — | — |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 240 East | — | — |
| I 240 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Broadway Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore, OK and Woodward, 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
32 mi
·
31 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
7
Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
34 mi
·
35 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
9
Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
10
Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit right toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
0.2 mi
·
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
·
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
·
1 min
·
Southeast Expressway
15
Continue on Southwest Expressway
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Expressway
16
Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
17
Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Amarillo
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 West: Amarillo
18
Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
20
Turn right
482 ft
·
12 sec
21
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
4 min
22
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
5 min
23
Continue on North Broadway Avenue
14 mi
·
14 min
·
North Broadway Avenue
24
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
55 sec
25
Continue on South Clarence Nash Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
26
Turn left onto West Russworm Street
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
West Russworm Street
27
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
28
Continue straight
9.8 mi
·
11 min
29
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
30
Keep slight right
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
31
Keep slight right
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
32
Keep slight right
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
33
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
34
Keep slight right
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
35
Keep slight right
4.2 mi
·
4 min
36
Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
37
Continue on South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Main Street
38
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
39
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
40
Continue straight
24 mi
·
26 min
41
Continue straight
7.1 mi
·
9 min
42
Continue on 9th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
43
Turn right onto Oklahoma Avenue
69 ft
·
2 sec
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Oklahoma Avenue
44
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 118.1 miles from Ardmore, OK, or about 2h 11m 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 52 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.1 miles or 2h 11m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodward, 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 236.3 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 118.1 mi from Ardmore, OK · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.1 miles from Ardmore, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Woodward, OK
The final approach into Woodward, 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 Woodward, 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
$36.94 one way
$73.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $40.56 | $81.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $45.47 | $90.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.17 | $104.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.9 | 0 | $24.81 | $11.34 |
| Efficient EV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.68 | $9.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.5 | 1 | $33.08 | $15.12 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Woodward, OK
Night in Woodward on Wednesday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 22m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ardmore, OK to Woodward, OK covers 236.3 miles and takes about 4h 22m 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 118.1 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 $36.94 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ardmore, OK to Woodward, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ardmore, OK to Woodward, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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