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Trip from Duncan, OK to Ardmore, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

68 mi

109 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city and county seat of Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States

Duncan, OK

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city in and county seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States

Ardmore, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Duncan, OK to Ardmore, OK covers 68 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 35 South, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Ardmore for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 68 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 68 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 South 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Duncan, OK to Ardmore, OK is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Duncan, OK to Ardmore, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35 South
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Ardmore
West Broadway Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 35 South — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Duncan, OK and Ardmore, OK.

1

Start on North 9th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North 9th Street
2

Turn left

2.1 mi · 2 min
3

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 11 sec
4

Continue straight

13 mi · 15 min
5

Continue straight

24 mi · 27 min
6

Continue straight

8.1 mi · 9 min
7

Take the exit right toward I 35 South: Dallas

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 35 South: Dallas
8

Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

24 mi · 23 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
9

Take the exit slight right toward Ardmore

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Ardmore
10

Turn straight onto West Broadway Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Street
11

Turn right

52 ft · 2 sec
12

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34 mi from Duncan, OK · 35m into the drive

Downtown Davis, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Davis, OK

34 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

Healdton, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Davis, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34 miles from Duncan, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.63 one way

$21.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.67 $23.34
premium $4.89 $13.09 $26.17
diesel $5.61 $15.01 $30.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.4 0 $7.14 $3.26
Efficient EV 17 0 $5.95 $2.72
EV Truck/SUV 27.2 0 $9.52 $4.35

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Duncan, OK

Morning in Duncan on Thursday

Local time

10:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ardmore, OK

Morning in Ardmore on Thursday

Local time

10:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

58°F

Davis, OK

34 mi in

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

13 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

1h 10m 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 Duncan, OK to Ardmore, OK covers 68 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35 South, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Ardmore. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 miles from Duncan, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.63 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 Duncan, OK to Ardmore, OK is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Duncan, OK to Ardmore, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Duncan, OK to Ardmore, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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