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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.68 mi
02h 17m
Flight
104.5 mi
168.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.5 mi
Kilometers
168.18 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.68 mi
Kilometers
200.66 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Reno
Wed, Apr 15, 3:41 PM CDT
Return by in Ardmore
Wed, Apr 15, 5:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ardmore
2026-04-15T13:24
Arrive El Reno
Wed, Apr 15, 3:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Purcell
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Ardmore
62.4 mi
01h 08m
To El Reno
62.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph S

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.

  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

    1322 ft · 19 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith

    857 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    128 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton

    745 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Southeast Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Amarillo

    2752 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    20.6 mi · 22 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chickasha

    1836 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1792 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast 27th Street

    84 m · 4 sec · Southeast 27th Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 27th Street

    946 ft · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Rock Island Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Wade Street

    671 ft · 15 sec · East Wade Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue

    98 m · 13 sec · South Choctaw Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Sunset Drive

    10 m · 1 sec · West Sunset Drive

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
66.3 mi · 53%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
20.6 mi · 16%
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 9%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 5%
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdo
5.73 mi · 5%
Southwest Expressway
4.24 mi · 3%
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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Purcell
01h 08m from Ardmore
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Purcell

East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Norman

24 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Pauls Valley

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

Santa Fe Depot

52 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and El Reno. Straight-line distance: 104.5 mi (168.18 km).

Ardmore

#1 Ardmore

County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States

Population24,769
Coordinates34.1742600, -97.1436300
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
El Reno

#2 El Reno

City in Oklahoma

Population20,596
Coordinates35.5322700, -97.9550500
Altitude414
CountryUnited States
Start: Ardmore (-97.14363, 34.17426)
End: El Reno (-97.95505, 35.53227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.65 L · about $16.66
Round trip
$33.33
8.8 gal · 33.3 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ardmore and El Reno. The current time is 13:24:08.

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.