How far is Ardmore, OK from El Reno, OK?
The driving distance from Ardmore, OK to El Reno, OK is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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 17m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ardmore and El Reno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and El Reno.
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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
3.7 mi · 5 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Amarillo
2752 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
20.6 mi · 22 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chickasha
1836 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right
1792 ft · 23 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast 27th Street
84 m · 4 sec · Southeast 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 27th Street
946 ft · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street
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Continue on South Rock Island Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue
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Turn left onto East Wade Street
671 ft · 15 sec · East Wade Street
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Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue
98 m · 13 sec · South Choctaw Avenue
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Turn left onto West Sunset Drive
10 m · 1 sec · West Sunset Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Sunset Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardmore and El Reno.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ardmore and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Reno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ardmore to El Reno?
The road trip is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Purcell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Ardmore and 62.3 miles from El Reno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.66 one way or $33.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ardmore and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Reno.
Stop Ideas Near Purcell
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 Purcell.
Purcell
Norman
Pauls Valley
Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and El Reno. Straight-line distance: 104.5 mi (168.18 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 El Reno
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 20,596 |
| Coordinates | 35.5322700, -97.9550500 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Reno (-97.95505, 35.53227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.66 | $33.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.74 | $37.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.35 | $40.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.83 | $47.65 |
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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