The drive from Sand Springs, OK to Ardmore, OK covers 174.9 miles and takes about 3h 22m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.34 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
87.5 miles from Sand Springs, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 174.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Sand Springs, OK to Ardmore, OK covers 174.9 miles and takes about 3h 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 early in the drive near East Broadway Street.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 174.9 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: near the start (East Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Broadway Street
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
9.1 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
9.4 mi into trip|~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
8
45.6 mi into trip|~50m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sand Springs, OK and Ardmore, OK, road signs point toward Drumright, Roff and Sulphur.
Drumright
45.6 mi in|~50m
Roff
115.8 mi in|~2h 11m|via OK 1
Sulphur
115.8 mi in|~2h 11m|via OK 1
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
59 mi
1h 7m
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
36 mi
35m
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
19.7 mi
19m
Chickasaw Turnpike
17.3 mi
19m
Latta Road
9.1 mi
11m
Marques Haynes Highway
6.9 mi
9m
OK 7
6.6 mi
9m
South 8th Avenue
3.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 59 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sand Springs, OK and Ardmore, OK.
1
Start on OK 97
59 ft·6 sec·North McKinley Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
402 ft·18 sec·East Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi·43 sec·North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard
0.3 mi·53 sec·West Alexander Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto OK 51; OK 97
0.5 mi·1 min·South Wilson Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on OK 51; OK 97
0.4 mi·39 sec·Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
7
Continue on OK 51; OK 97
6.9 mi·9 min·Marques Haynes Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn straight onto OK 97
296 ft·4 sec·North Park Street
9
Continue on OK 97
0.7 mi·1 min·North 9th Street
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma CityUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 44
36 mi·35 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 179Toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, DrumrightUse 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, SulphurUse 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
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 31AToward ArdmoreUse 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
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 87.5 miles from Sand Springs, OK, or about 1h 39m 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 38 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.5 miles or 1h 39m 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 44m
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 Sand Springs, 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 Sand Springs, OK
This is one driving day of about 174.9 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Sand Springs, 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 87.5 mi from Sand Springs, OK
· 1h 39m into the drive
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.34 one way
$54.69 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.02
$60.04
premium
$4.89
$33.66
$67.32
diesel
$5.61
$38.62
$77.23
Estimated Tolls: $3.01
Turner Turnpike
(36 mi)$1.80
Chickasaw Turnpike
(17.3 mi)$1.21
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
$27
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.5
0
$18.36
$8.40
Efficient EV
43.7
0
$15.30
$7.00
EV Truck/SUV
70
0
$24.49
$11.19
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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 17, 2026
Origin
Sand Springs, OK
Night
in Sand Springs on Friday
Local time
9:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 to 15 mph35% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 12:40AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Ardmore, OK
Night
in Ardmore on Friday
Local time
9:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Partly Sunny
S 10 to 17 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 12:40AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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 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 22m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sand Springs, OK to Ardmore, OK covers 174.9 miles and takes about 3h 22m 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 87.5 miles from Sand Springs, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.34 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 22 significant decision points across 174.9 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: near the start (East Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Sand Springs, OK and Ardmore, OK, road signs point toward Drumright, Roff and Sulphur.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
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.
