How far is Ardmore, OK from Newcastle, OK?

The driving distance from Ardmore, OK to Newcastle, OK is about 87 miles (140 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.02 mi
01h 33m
Flight
78.54 mi
126.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.54 mi
Kilometers
126.39 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.02 mi
Kilometers
140.04 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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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 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newcastle
Fri, Apr 17, 7:18 AM CDT
Return by in Ardmore
Fri, Apr 17, 8:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ardmore
2026-04-17T05:45
Arrive Newcastle
Fri, Apr 17, 7:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Pauls Valley
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Ardmore
43.6 mi
00h 46m
To Newcastle
43.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 26 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and Newcastle.

  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

    31.7 mi · 33 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 9 West: Chickasha

    119 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 35 North, OK 9 East

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North, OK 9 East

    83 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto West Adkins Hill Road

    732 ft · 9 sec · West Adkins Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast 44th Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast 44th Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 277, OK 9 West: Blanchard, Newcastle

    2085 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Fox Lane

    37 m · 3 sec · East Fox Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fox Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardmore and Newcastle.

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
63.5 mi · 73%
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 13%
Southeast 44th Street
5.52 mi · 6%
South Main Street
4.39 mi · 5%
West Broadway Street
1.24 mi · 1%
US 62
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

31.9 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pauls Valley
00h 46m from Ardmore
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ardmore and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newcastle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ardmore to Newcastle?

The road trip is about 87 miles (140 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Pauls Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Ardmore and 43.4 miles from Newcastle.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.63 one way or $23.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ardmore and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newcastle.

Stop Ideas Near Pauls Valley

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

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

RAIL

Pauls Valley

East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Purcell

33 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Norman

57 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore station

64 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Newcastle. Straight-line distance: 78.54 mi (126.39 km).

Ardmore

#1 Ardmore

County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States

Population24,769
Coordinates34.1742600, -97.1436300
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Newcastle

#2 Newcastle

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population11,347
Coordinates35.2472900, -97.5997600
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Ardmore (-97.14363, 34.17426)
End: Newcastle (-97.59976, 35.24729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.62 L · about $11.63
Round trip
$23.25
6.14 gal · 23.24 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.63 $23.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.08 $26.15
Premium $4.63 $14.20 $28.40
Diesel $5.42 $16.62 $33.25

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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There is no time difference between Ardmore and Newcastle. The current time is 05:45:06.

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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.