How far is Ardmore, OK from Bethany, OK?
The driving distance from Ardmore, OK to Bethany, OK is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (156 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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.
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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 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in McClain County, Oklahoma
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ardmore and Bethany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and Bethany.
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Start on the route
16 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
18 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35: Oklahoma City
2058 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
31.9 mi · 32 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
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Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
34.1 mi · 36 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
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Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
1322 ft · 19 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
857 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
128 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
745 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Southwest Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Lake Hefner Parkway
1647 ft · 23 sec · Lake Hefner Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 66 West: Warr Acres, Bethany
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest 39th Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Northwest 39th Expressway
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Turn right onto North Mueller Avenue
2327 ft · 2 min · North Mueller Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mueller Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardmore and Bethany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
34.1 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Ardmore and Mostly Cloudy near Bethany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ardmore to Bethany?
The road trip is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Ardmore and 54.1 miles from Bethany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.9 miles (156 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.47 one way or $28.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ardmore and Mostly Cloudy near Bethany.
Stop Ideas Near Wayne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wayne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 96.93 mi (156 km).
#1 Ardmore
County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 24,769 |
| Coordinates | 34.1742600, -97.1436300 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethany
Village recorded in the New Testament as the home of the siblings Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, as well as that of Simon the Leper
| Population | 19,195 |
| Coordinates | 35.5186700, -97.6322600 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethany (-97.63226, 35.51867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $14.47 | $28.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.67 | $35.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.69 | $41.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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