How far is Ardmore, OK from McAlester, OK?
The driving distance from Ardmore, OK to McAlester, OK is about 126.1 miles (203 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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.
Human settlement in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ardmore and McAlester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and McAlester.
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Start on the route
16 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
18 m · 4 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South Commerce Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Commerce Street
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1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 17 min
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4.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
892 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto North 1st Street
7.2 mi · 10 min · North 1st Street
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2609 ft · 49 sec
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1044 ft · 22 sec
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775 ft · 19 sec
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1.4 km · 2 min
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655 ft · 11 sec
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1220 ft · 17 sec
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1.9 mi · 2 min
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11.1 mi · 14 min
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4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto US 69 North, US 75 North: Atoka
1368 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 69 North, US 75 North
18.9 mi · 21 min
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Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Atoka
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue straight
36.1 mi · 42 min
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9.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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2.3 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardmore and McAlester.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Jefferson Street
Continue straight
36.1 mi · 00h 42m
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 Sunny leaving Ardmore and Sunny near McAlester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ardmore to McAlester?
The road trip is about 126.1 miles (203 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Caddo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Ardmore and 63.1 miles from McAlester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.85 one way or $33.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ardmore and Sunny near McAlester.
Stop Ideas Near Caddo
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 Caddo.
Ardmore station
Gainesville
Pauls Valley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and McAlester. Straight-line distance: 94.14 mi (151.51 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 McAlester
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 17,788 |
| Coordinates | 34.9334300, -95.7697100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: McAlester (-95.76971, 34.93343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.85 | $33.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.95 | $37.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.58 | $41.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.10 | $48.19 |
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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