How far is Ardmore, OK from Duncan, OK?

The driving distance from Ardmore, OK to Duncan, OK is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.33 mi
01h 24m
Flight
51.69 mi
83.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.69 mi
Kilometers
83.18 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.33 mi
Kilometers
119.63 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Duncan
Thu, Apr 16, 6:31 AM CDT
Return by in Ardmore
Thu, Apr 16, 7:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ardmore
2026-04-16T05:06
Arrive Duncan
Thu, Apr 16, 6:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Tatums
OK

Human settlement in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Ardmore
37.2 mi
00h 42m
To Duncan
37.2 mi
00h 42m

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
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and Duncan.

  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

    23.5 mi · 23 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur

    1472 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    27 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 9th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 9th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
OK 7
42.7 mi · 57%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
23.5 mi · 32%
West Broadway Street
1.24 mi · 2%
South 9th Street
0.69 mi · 1%
I 35
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

OK 7

Continue straight

27 mi · 00h 31m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
51.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tatums
00h 42m from Ardmore
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ardmore and Sunny near Duncan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ardmore to Duncan?

The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Tatums is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Ardmore and 37.2 miles from Duncan.

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

The direct path is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ardmore and Sunny near Duncan.

Stop Ideas Near Tatums

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

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

RAIL

Pauls Valley

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

Ardmore station

46 mi away
251 East Main St.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

82 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Duncan. Straight-line distance: 51.69 mi (83.18 km).

Ardmore

#1 Ardmore

County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States

Population24,769
Coordinates34.1742600, -97.1436300
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Duncan

#2 Duncan

City in Oklahoma

Population22,259
Coordinates34.5023000, -97.9578100
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Ardmore (-97.14363, 34.17426)
End: Duncan (-97.95781, 34.5023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.93 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.24 gal · 19.86 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.16 $22.32
Premium $4.63 $12.12 $24.24
Diesel $5.42 $14.19 $28.37

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 Duncan. The current time is 05:06:38.

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.