How far is Ardmore, OK from Jenks, OK?
The driving distance from Ardmore, OK to Jenks, OK is about 175 miles (281.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ardmore and Jenks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and Jenks.
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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
19.1 mi · 19 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77: Turner Falls Area
1114 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
64 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
42 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Main Street
6.6 mi · 9 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Chickasaw Turnpike
6.6 mi · 8 min · Chickasaw Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Chickasaw Turnpike
10.7 mi · 12 min · Chickasaw Turnpike
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester
916 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
32 mi · 37 min · J. A. Richardson Loop
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Continue on South Milt Phillips Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · South Milt Phillips Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jim Thorpe Boulevard
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · South 8th Avenue
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Take the exit left
96 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
971 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Tulsa
155 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
37.9 mi · 37 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
7.1 mi · 8 min · Creek Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
1318 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
2387 ft · 1 min · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2230 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
33 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardmore and Jenks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
37.9 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Ardmore and Mostly Cloudy near Jenks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ardmore to Jenks?
The road trip is about 175 miles (281.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Bowlegs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Ardmore and 87.6 miles from Jenks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.37 one way or $46.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ardmore and Mostly Cloudy near Jenks.
Stop Ideas Near Bowlegs
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 Bowlegs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Jenks. Straight-line distance: 143.97 mi (231.7 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 Jenks
City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 24,257 |
| Coordinates | 36.0228700, -95.9683300 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 2nd Street (-95.96835, 36.02287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.37 | $46.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.28 | $52.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.54 | $57.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.41 | $66.82 |
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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