How far is Ardmore, OK from Del City, OK?

The driving distance from Ardmore, OK to Del City, OK is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.52 mi
01h 46m
Flight
89.2 mi
143.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.2 mi
Kilometers
143.56 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.52 mi
Kilometers
156.95 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Del City
Thu, Apr 16, 8:50 AM CDT
Return by in Ardmore
Thu, Apr 16, 10:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ardmore
2026-04-16T07:03
Arrive Del City
Thu, Apr 16, 8:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ardmore
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
Paoli
OK

City in Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Ardmore
48.8 mi
00h 53m
To Del City
48.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ardmore and Del City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and Del City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    18 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35: Oklahoma City

    2058 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    31.9 mi · 32 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

    11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    34.1 mi · 36 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    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

  9. 9

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Southeast 29th Street, Southeast 25th Street

    154 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Prospect Avenue

    592 ft · 16 sec · South Prospect Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southeast 29th Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Southeast 29th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Sunnylane Road

    2431 ft · 52 sec · South Sunnylane Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southeast 22nd Street

    52 m · 7 sec · Southeast 22nd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 22nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardmore and Del City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
69.3 mi · 71%
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 11%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 7%
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdo
5.73 mi · 6%
Southeast 29th Street
2.6 mi · 3%
West Broadway Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
89.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paoli
00h 53m from Ardmore
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ardmore and Sunny near Del City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ardmore to Del City?

The road trip is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Paoli is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Ardmore and 48.7 miles from Del City.

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

The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ardmore and Sunny near Del City.

Stop Ideas Near Paoli

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Paoli, 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 Paoli.

RAIL

Pauls Valley

10 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

47 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore station

74 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Del City. Straight-line distance: 89.2 mi (143.56 km).

Ardmore

#1 Ardmore

County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States

Population24,769
Coordinates34.1742600, -97.1436300
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Del City

#2 Del City

City in Oklahoma

Population21,712
Coordinates35.4420100, -97.4408700
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Ardmore (-97.14363, 34.17426)
End: Del City (-97.44087, 35.44201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.03 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.05
6.88 gal · 26.06 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.03 $26.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.65 $29.30
Premium $4.63 $15.91 $31.82
Diesel $5.42 $18.63 $37.26

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Ardmore and Del City. The current time is 07:03:46.

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.