Oklahoma City to Ardmore is 98.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 47 minutes via World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, taking you from Oklahoma City to Ardmore, both in Oklahoma. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's perfect for a single-day trip. Given its short duration and minimal fuel cost, you'll find plenty of flexibility in your schedule for this journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.4 miles from Oklahoma City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 98.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 100% highway share. You'll experience a longest stretch of 70.8 miles on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. While it's entirely on highways, the "turn-heavy" profile suggests a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Be prepared for more frequent directional changes as you navigate between these two Oklahoma cities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 0.4 miles in near Northwest 5th Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Northwest 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Northeast 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Northwest 5th Street
Turn right onto Northwest 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|Northeast 5th Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast 5th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 235
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 235
9
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 235 South, US 77 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 235 South, US 77 South
7
97.1 mi into trip|~1h 44m 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
70.8 mi
1h 13m
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi
11m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi
7m
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
5.6 mi
6m
West Broadway Street
1.5 mi
2m
Centennial Expressway
1.2 mi
1m
McCall Bridge
0.8 mi
<1m
North Robinson Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
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 Oklahoma City, OK and Ardmore, OK.
1
Start on North Robinson Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto Northwest 5th Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·Northwest 5th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast 5th Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·Northeast 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
66 ft·1 sec
Toward I 235Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 235 South, US 77 SouthUse the straight lane.
6
Merge onto I 235; US 77
1.2 mi·1 min·Centennial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 35; US 62; US 77
5.2 mi·6 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.8 mi·7 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
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.
10
Continue on I 35
0.9 mi·1 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto OK 9; I 35
0.8 mi·52 sec·McCall Bridge
12
Continue on OK 9; I 35
32 mi·33 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 35
11 mi·11 min·Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 35
32 mi·32 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·42 sec
Exit 31AToward ArdmoreUse the sharp right lane.
16
Turn straight onto West Broadway Street
1.5 mi·2 min·West Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right
51 ft·2 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of under 2 hours, you have the advantage of flexibility. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid early rush hour in Oklahoma City and arrive in Ardmore with ample daylight. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, you won't need to worry excessively about finding gas stations, but it's always wise to top off before leaving Oklahoma City. Pay attention to the numerous turns indicated in the route profile to maintain your momentum.
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 49.4 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, or about 56m 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 22 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.4 miles or 56m 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 27m
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 Oklahoma City, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oklahoma City, OK
This is one driving day of about 98.8 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Oklahoma City, 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 70.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.4 mi from Oklahoma City, OK
· 56m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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
$15.45 one way
$30.89 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.96
$33.92
premium
$4.89
$19.01
$38.03
diesel
$5.61
$21.81
$43.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.6
0
$10.37
$4.74
Efficient EV
24.7
0
$8.65
$3.95
EV Truck/SUV
39.5
0
$13.83
$6.32
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Oklahoma City, OK
Night
in Oklahoma City on Friday
Local time
9:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ardmore, OK
Night
in Ardmore on Friday
Local time
9:28 PM
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
12 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 47m 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Ardmore, OK covers 98.8 miles and takes about 1h 47m 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, Helen Cole Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.4 miles from Oklahoma City, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.45 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Northwest 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Northeast 5th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oklahoma City, OK to Ardmore, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
