Origin
Newcastle, OK
Morning in Newcastle on Friday
Local time
7:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Newcastle, OK to Ardmore, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
87.4 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newcastle, OK
Daniel Smyth
Ardmore, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newcastle, OK to Ardmore, OK covers 87.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m 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, Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway, OK 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.9 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.66 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.
Midpoint
43.7 miles from Newcastle, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 87.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 87.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 63.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 62; US 277 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 62; US 277 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (OK 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 62; US 277 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 62; US 277 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.5 mi into trip
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~5m in
|
OK 9
Take the ramp onto OK 9 toward OK 9 East: Norman
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OK 9 East: Norman
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 35 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 35 South
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
85.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 63.9 mi | 1h 5m |
| Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway | 11 mi | 11m |
| OK 9 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| West Broadway Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Veterans Memorial Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Adkins Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Fox Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 63.9 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newcastle, OK and Ardmore, OK.
1
Start on East Fox Lane
121 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Fox Lane
2
Turn left onto US 62; US 277
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 62; US 277; OK 9
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Veterans Memorial Highway
4
Take the ramp onto OK 9
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
OK 9
Toward OK 9 East: Norman
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto West Adkins Hill Road
427 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Adkins Hill Road
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 35 South
7
Merge onto I 35
32 mi
·
32 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35
32 mi
·
32 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 31A
Toward Ardmore
Use the sharp right lane.
11
Turn straight onto West Broadway Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right
51 ft
·
2 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.7 miles from Newcastle, OK, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.9 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 19 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.7 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ardmore, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Newcastle, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newcastle, OK
This is one driving day of about 87.4 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Newcastle, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for about 63.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.7 mi from Newcastle, OK · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.7 miles from Newcastle, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before World War I Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.9 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.66 one way
$27.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.00 | $30.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.82 | $33.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.30 | $38.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.65 | $3.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.59 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Morning in Ardmore on Friday
Local time
7:55 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
1h 34m 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 Newcastle, OK to Ardmore, OK covers 87.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m 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, Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway, OK 9. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.7 miles from Newcastle, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.66 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 62; US 277 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (OK 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Newcastle, OK to Ardmore, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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