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

The driving distance from Ardmore, OK to Elk City, OK is about 208.4 miles (335.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.42 mi
03h 43m
Flight
154.16 mi
248.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.16 mi
Kilometers
248.09 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.42 mi
Kilometers
335.42 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elk City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM CDT
Return by in Ardmore
Sun, Apr 19, 10:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ardmore
2026-04-19T02:44
Arrive Elk City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ardmore
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Woodlawn Park
OK

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

From Ardmore
104.2 mi
01h 51m
To Elk City
104.2 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and Elk 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

    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

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    24.1 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail

    10.6 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward East 7th Street

    1593 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Eastern Avenue

    74 m · 12 sec · North Eastern Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardmore and Elk 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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
92.4 mi · 44%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
66.3 mi · 32%
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 5%
Great Western Cattle Trail
10.6 mi · 5%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 3%
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdo
5.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

64.3 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
154.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodlawn Park
01h 51m from Ardmore
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ardmore and Sunny near Elk City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.4 miles (335.4 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woodlawn Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from Ardmore and 104.2 miles from Elk City.

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

The direct path is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodlawn Park

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

13 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

38 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

45 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

62 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Elk City. Straight-line distance: 154.16 mi (248.09 km).

Ardmore

#1 Ardmore

County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States

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

#2 Elk City

City in Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States

Population11,577
Coordinates35.4119900, -99.4042600
Altitude585
CountryUnited States
Start: Ardmore (-97.14363, 34.17426)
End: Elk City (-99.40426, 35.41199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.84 L · about $27.83
Round trip
$55.67
14.7 gal · 55.68 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.83 $55.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.30 $62.61
Premium $4.63 $33.99 $67.99
Diesel $5.42 $39.80 $79.60

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ardmore and Elk City. The current time is 02:44:55.

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.