Origin
Woodward, OK
Night in Woodward on Wednesday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodward, OK to Ardmore, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
236.5 mi
381 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodward, OK
Fernando Serrano
Ardmore, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Woodward, OK to Ardmore, OK covers 236.5 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 9th Street, Williams Avenue, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.97 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
118.3 miles from Woodward, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 50m drive with frequent turns across 236.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
9th 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Woodward, OK to Ardmore, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Street | — | — |
| Williams Avenue | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | — | — |
| South Clarence Nash Boulevard | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 344 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
9th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodward, OK and Ardmore, OK.
1
Start on Oklahoma Avenue
69 ft
·
9 sec
·
Oklahoma Avenue
2
Turn left onto 9th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
3
Continue on Williams Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Williams Avenue
4
Continue straight
5.0 mi
·
5 min
5
Continue straight
24 mi
·
26 min
6
Continue straight
2.0 mi
·
2 min
7
Continue on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
9
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
4 min
10
Keep slight right
14 mi
·
15 min
11
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
12
Continue straight
9.6 mi
·
11 min
13
Turn right onto South Clarence Nash Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
14
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
15
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
16
Continue straight
15 mi
·
16 min
17
Continue straight
2.6 mi
·
2 min
18
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
4 min
19
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
20
Take the exit left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 40 East: Oklahoma City
21
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
30 mi
·
30 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike
23
Keep slight right
266 ft
·
7 sec
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 344 East
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 344 East
25
Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
26
Merge slight left onto Airport Road
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Road
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton
28
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
29
Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
30
Keep slight left to continue on Southwest Expressway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Expressway
31
Continue on Southeast Expressway
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Southeast Expressway
32
Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
33
Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
34
Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
35
Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
36
Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
37
Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
McCall Bridge
38
Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
32 mi
·
33 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
39
Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
40
Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
32 mi
·
32 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
41
Take the exit slight right toward Ardmore
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Ardmore
42
Turn straight onto West Broadway Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway Street
43
Turn right
52 ft
·
2 sec
44
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 118.3 miles from Woodward, OK, or about 1h 55m 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 52 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.3 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
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 Woodward, 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 Woodward, OK
This is one driving day of about 236.5 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Woodward, 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 118.3 mi from Woodward, OK · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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
$36.97 one way
$73.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $40.60 | $81.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $45.51 | $91.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.22 | $104.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71 | 0 | $24.83 | $11.35 |
| Efficient EV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.69 | $9.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.6 | 1 | $33.11 | $15.14 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Night in Ardmore on Wednesday
Local time
11:20 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
15 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
3h 50m 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 Woodward, OK to Ardmore, OK covers 236.5 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 9th Street, Williams Avenue, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.3 miles from Woodward, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.97 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 straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Woodward, OK to Ardmore, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Woodward, OK to Ardmore, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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