Origin
Claremore, OK
Afternoon in Claremore on Sunday
Local time
1:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Claremore, OK to Ardmore, OK
Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
206 mi
331 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Photo: Adrien Olichon
Trip Overview
Traveling from Claremore to Ardmore spans 206 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains, a journey that typically takes 3 hours and 55 minutes. You will primarily navigate via the Veterans Memorial Highway, the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, and the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. Because the duration is under four hours, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Budgeting approximately $31 for fuel should cover your transit comfortably. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this drive offers a straightforward transition between these two Oklahoma hubs. It is an efficient path that keeps you on major thoroughfares for the duration of the trip.
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
103 miles from Claremore, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you traverse the state, with highways accounting for 42% of your travel time. The route features a blend of turnpike cruising and connecting highway stretches that keep the drive feeling varied rather than monotonous. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 59 miles while navigating the Veterans Memorial Highway portion. As you progress toward Ardmore, the road environment shifts, requiring you to remain alert as you transition between these key arterial roads. It is a functional, well-connected drive that prioritizes steady progress through the central plains.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 59 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.2 miles in near I 44.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 206 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
14.2 mi into trip
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~16m in
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I 44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tuls...
8
19.4 mi into trip
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~23m in
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I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma...
8
76.7 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 179
Toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
7
146.8 mi into trip
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~2h 44m in
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OK 1
Take the exit onto OK 1 toward OK 1 West: Latta, Roff, Sulphur
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 1 West: Latta, Roff, Sulphur
7
204.3 mi into trip
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~3h 51m in
Take the exit toward Ardmore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Exit 31A
Toward Ardmore
Towns Along This Route
Between Claremore, OK and Ardmore, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Drumright, Roff and Sulphur.
Oklahoma City
19.4 mi in
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~23m
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via I 44; OK 66
Drumright
76.7 mi in
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~1h 22m
Roff
146.8 mi in
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~2h 44m
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via OK 1
Sulphur
146.8 mi in
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~2h 44m
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via OK 1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 59 mi | 1h 7m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 42.3 mi | 41m |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.7 mi | 19m |
| Chickasaw Turnpike | 17.3 mi | 19m |
| Skelly Bypass | 15 mi | 18m |
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 12.3 mi | 12m |
| Latta Road | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| OK 7 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 59 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claremore, OK and Ardmore, OK.
1
Start on OK 88
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Will Rogers Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn right onto South Cherokee Avenue
355 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Cherokee Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto OK 20
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Patti Page Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on OK 20
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Will Rogers Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
7
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 44 West: Tulsa
8
Merge onto I 44
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 44
Exit 34
Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma City
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 44
42 mi
·
41 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 179
Toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto OK 99; US 377
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North 8th Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 99; US 377
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Continue on OK 99; US 377
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Take the exit onto US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the exit onto OK 1
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
OK 1
Toward OK 1 West: Latta, Roff, Sulphur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on OK 1
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Latta Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on OK 1
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
OK 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Use the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto OK 301
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Chickasaw Turnpike
Use the none lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 301
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Chickasaw Turnpike
28
Turn right onto OK 7
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
OK 7
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto US 77
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South D Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
30
Continue on US 77
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Continue on US 77
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Use the right lane.
33
Merge onto I 35
20 mi
·
19 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 31A
Toward Ardmore
Use the sharp right lane.
35
Turn straight onto West Broadway Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
36
Turn right
51 ft
·
2 sec
37
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since your total travel time is just under four hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While the route is manageable in one go, building in at least one planned stop will help you stay refreshed for the duration of the 206-mile trip. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge when navigating the turnpike sections to ensure you don't need to exit unexpectedly for gas. Given the highway-heavy nature of this path, try to avoid peak commuting hours if you prefer a quieter, more consistent pace behind the wheel. Taking advantage of the single recommended stop will make the journey feel much shorter and more relaxed.
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 103 miles from Claremore, OK, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59 miles.
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 103 miles or 1h 53m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ardmore, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Claremore, 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.
+
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 Claremore, OK
This is one driving day of about 206 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Claremore, 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.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 59 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103 mi from Claremore, OK · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 103 miles from Claremore, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ardmore, OK
The final approach into Ardmore, 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 Ardmore, 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
$31.29 one way
$62.58 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $34.49 | $68.99 |
| premium | $4.80 | $38.89 | $77.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.77 | $91.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.94
Turner Turnpike
(42.3 mi)
$2.12
Chickasaw Turnpike
(17.3 mi)
$1.21
Will Rogers Turnpike
(12.3 mi)
$0.61
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.63 | $9.89 |
| Efficient EV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.03 | $8.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.4 | 1 | $28.84 | $13.18 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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
Ardmore, OK
Afternoon in Ardmore on Sunday
Local time
1:36 PM
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
1 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
3h 55m 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 Claremore, OK to Ardmore, OK covers 206 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, 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 103 miles from Claremore, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.29 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 206 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Claremore, OK and Ardmore, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Drumright, Roff and Sulphur.
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