The drive from Enid, OK to Ardmore, OK covers 182.7 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, John Deere Road, OK 74 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.8 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.56 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91.3 miles from Enid, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 182.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 182.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 70.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 182.7 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 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles (OK 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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16.5 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward OK 15, OK 74
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward OK 15, OK 74
6
23.1 mi into trip|~29m in|OK 74
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 74
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
70.8 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward Kilpatrick Turnpike, Memorial Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Kilpatrick Turnpike, Memorial Road
7
71.3 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|West Memorial Road
Turn left onto West Memorial Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
181 mi into trip|~3h 26m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Enid, OK to Ardmore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Kilpatrick Turnpike along the way.
Kilpatrick Turnpike
70.8 mi in|~1h 27m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
70.8 mi
1h 13m
John Deere Road
24.2 mi
30m
OK 74
19.3 mi
23m
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi
11m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
9.8 mi
10m
North Portland Avenue
9.2 mi
10m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi
7m
East Owen K. Garriott Road
6.4 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 70.8 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enid, OK and Ardmore, OK.
1
Start on South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·South Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 412; CR E0430
6.4 mi·9 min·East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 64; US 412; CR E0425
9.8 mi·10 min·Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward OK 15, OK 74Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn right onto OK 74; OK 15
6.4 mi·7 min·OK 74; OK 15
6
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 74
13 mi·15 min·OK 74
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on OK 74
9.0 mi·10 min·North Portland Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on OK 74
24 mi·30 min·John Deere Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 74
1.6 mi·2 min·Lake Hefner Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward Kilpatrick Turnpike, Memorial RoadUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto North Portland Avenue
0.2 mi·34 sec·North Portland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto West Memorial Road
0.2 mi·26 sec·West Memorial Road
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 344 EastUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 344
4.0 mi·4 min·John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
Toward US 77 South: Oklahoma CityUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto US 77
5.0 mi·5 min·Broadway Extension
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on I 235; US 77
5.0 mi·6 min·Centennial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
18
Merge onto I 35; US 62; US 77
5.2 mi·6 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.8 mi·7 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on I 35; US 77
5.6 mi·6 min·Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on I 35
0.9 mi·1 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto OK 9; I 35
0.8 mi·52 sec·McCall Bridge
23
Continue on OK 9; I 35
32 mi·33 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on I 35
11 mi·11 min·Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on I 35
32 mi·32 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·42 sec
Exit 31AToward ArdmoreUse the sharp right lane.
27
Turn straight onto West Broadway Street
1.5 mi·2 min·West Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
28
Turn right
51 ft·2 sec
29
Arrive at 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 91.3 miles from Enid, OK, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.8 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 40 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.3 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 2h 55m
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 Enid, 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 Enid, OK
This is one driving day of about 182.7 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Enid, 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 World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for about 70.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.3 mi from Enid, OK
· 1h 53m into the drive
The midpoint is around 91.3 miles from Enid, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before World War I Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.8 miles.
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.56 one way
$57.13 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$31.36
$62.72
premium
$4.89
$35.16
$70.32
diesel
$5.61
$40.34
$80.68
Estimated Tolls: $0.20
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(4 mi)$0.20
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
$29
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
5 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
EVgo Charging Station
Edmond, Oklahoma
EVgo
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Edmond, Oklahoma
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Edmond, Oklahoma
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargeLab Charging Station
Enid, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 3
EVgo: 1
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.8
0
$19.18
$8.77
Efficient EV
45.7
0
$15.99
$7.31
EV Truck/SUV
73.1
0
$25.58
$11.69
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Enid, OK
Morning
in Enid on Friday
Local time
8:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ardmore, OK
Morning
in Ardmore on Friday
Local time
8:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
3 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
3h 30m 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 Enid, OK to Ardmore, OK covers 182.7 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, John Deere Road, OK 74. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.3 miles from Enid, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.56 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 15 significant decision points across 182.7 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 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles (OK 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Enid, OK to Ardmore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Kilpatrick Turnpike along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
