How far is Ada, OK from Oklahoma City, OK?

The driving distance from Ada, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.43 mi
01h 31m
Flight
67.35 mi
108.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.35 mi
Kilometers
108.39 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.43 mi
Kilometers
143.92 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma City
Wed, Apr 22, 7:58 PM CDT
Return by in Ada
Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ada
2026-04-22T18:26
Arrive Oklahoma City
Wed, Apr 22, 7:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ada
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tecumseh
OK

City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Ada
41.5 mi
00h 45m
To Oklahoma City
47.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ada and Oklahoma City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ada and Oklahoma City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith

    1467 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal

  12. 12

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1875 ft · 27 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Oklahoma City Boulevard

    2063 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

    2788 ft · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

    1506 ft · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

    1016 ft · 27 sec · West Sheridan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ada and Oklahoma City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
51.2 mi · 57%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
15.9 mi · 18%
Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi · 14%
Crosstown Expressway
1.21 mi · 1%
Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.92 mi · 1%
OK 3 West
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Continue straight

17 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
67.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tecumseh
00h 45m from Ada
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ada and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ada to Oklahoma City?

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tecumseh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Ada and 47.9 miles from Oklahoma City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ada and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.

Stop Ideas Near Tecumseh

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tecumseh, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tecumseh.

RAIL

Norman

46 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

47 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

57 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Pauls Valley

63 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ada and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 67.35 mi (108.39 km).

Ada

#1 Ada

City in and the county seat of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma

Population17,239
Coordinates34.7745300, -96.6783400
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Oklahoma City

#2 Oklahoma City

The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

Population655,057
Coordinates35.4675600, -97.5164300
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-96.67834, 34.774521)
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.95 L · about $11.97
Round trip
$23.93
6.32 gal · 23.9 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.97 $23.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.46 $26.92
Premium $4.63 $14.62 $29.23
Diesel $5.42 $17.11 $34.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Ada and Oklahoma City. The current time is 18:26:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.