Origin
Tulsa, OK
Morning in Tulsa on Monday
Local time
8:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, OK to Ardmore, OK
Drive Time
3h 2m
Distance
178.5 mi
287 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
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6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ardmore, OK
Adrien Olichon
Trip Overview
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Ardmore, OK covers 178.5 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 6th Street, West 7th Street, I 244 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.11 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
89.3 miles from Tulsa, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 2m drive with frequent turns across 178.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 6th Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Ardmore, OK is easy. At 3h 2m 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 Tulsa, OK to Ardmore, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 244 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Skelly Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 377 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 8th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 6th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Ardmore, OK.
1
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Boulder Avenue West
2
Turn right onto West 6th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 6th Street
3
Continue on West 7th Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
West 7th Street
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 244 West, US 75 South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 244 West, US 75 South
5
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
6
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
7
Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
Skelly Bypass
8
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42 mi
·
41 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
10
Turn right onto North 8th Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North 8th Avenue
11
Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Avenue
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South 8th Avenue
12
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Continue on North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
14
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Continue on North Milt Phillips Avenue
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Milt Phillips Avenue
16
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Take the exit straight toward Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 West: Latta, Roff, Sulphur
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
OK 1 West: Latta, Roff, Sulphur
19
Continue on Latta Road
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Latta Road
20
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
21
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
22
Merge slight left onto Chickasaw Turnpike
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Chickasaw Turnpike
23
Keep slight right to continue on Chickasaw Turnpike
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Chickasaw Turnpike
24
Turn right
6.6 mi
·
9 min
25
Turn left onto South D Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South D Street
26
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
27
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
2 min
28
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
29
Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
20 mi
·
19 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
30
Take the exit slight right toward Ardmore
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Ardmore
31
Turn straight onto West Broadway Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway Street
32
Turn right
52 ft
·
2 sec
33
Arrive at your 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 89.3 miles from Tulsa, OK, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.3 miles or 1h 31m 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 29m
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 Tulsa, 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 Tulsa, OK
This is one driving day of about 178.5 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tulsa, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.3 mi from Tulsa, OK · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.11 one way
$54.22 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.89 | $59.78 |
| premium | $4.80 | $33.70 | $67.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.66 | $79.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.74 | $8.57 |
| Efficient EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.62 | $7.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.4 | 0 | $24.99 | $11.42 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Ardmore, OK
Morning in Ardmore on Monday
Local time
8:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 2m 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 Tulsa, OK to Ardmore, OK covers 178.5 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 6th Street, West 7th Street, I 244 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.3 miles from Tulsa, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.11 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.
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Ardmore, OK is easy. At 3h 2m 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 Tulsa, OK to Ardmore, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tulsa, OK to Ardmore, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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