How far is Ardmore, OK from Sapulpa, OK?

The driving distance from Ardmore, OK to Sapulpa, OK is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
164.72 mi
03h 10m
Flight
138.85 mi
223.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.85 mi
Kilometers
223.45 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.72 mi
Kilometers
265.09 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sapulpa
Thu, Apr 16, 7:53 PM CDT
Return by in Ardmore
Thu, Apr 16, 11:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ardmore
2026-04-16T16:43
Arrive Sapulpa
Thu, Apr 16, 7:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 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
Bowlegs
OK

City in Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Ardmore
82.5 mi
01h 35m
To Sapulpa
82.3 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.1 mi · 19 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77: Turner Falls Area

    1114 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    64 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    42 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    6.6 mi · 9 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Chickasaw Turnpike

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Chickasaw Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Chickasaw Turnpike

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Chickasaw Turnpike

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester

    916 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop

    32 mi · 37 min · J. A. Richardson Loop

  17. 17

    Continue on South Milt Phillips Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · South Milt Phillips Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Jim Thorpe Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jim Thorpe Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South 8th Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · South 8th Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the exit left

    96 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    971 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Tulsa

    155 m · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    31.3 mi · 31 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright

    1059 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto OK 33 East: Kellyville

    768 ft · 17 sec

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  30. 30

    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 Sapulpa.

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
J. A. Richardson Loop
32 mi · 19%
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
31.3 mi · 19%
Veterans Memorial Highway
27.2 mi · 17%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 12%
Chickasaw Turnpike
17.3 mi · 11%
West Main Street
6.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

J. A. Richardson Loop

Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop

32 mi · 00h 37m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
138.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowlegs
01h 35m from Ardmore
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ardmore and Mostly Sunny near Sapulpa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Bowlegs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Ardmore and 82.3 miles from Sapulpa.

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

The direct path is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.00 one way or $44.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ardmore and Mostly Sunny near Sapulpa.

Stop Ideas Near Bowlegs

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

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

RAIL

Purcell

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

Pauls Valley

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

Norman

71 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Sapulpa. Straight-line distance: 138.85 mi (223.45 km).

Ardmore

#1 Ardmore

County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States

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

#2 Sapulpa

City in Oklahoma

Population21,414
Coordinates35.9987000, -96.1141700
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Ardmore (-97.14363, 34.17426)
End: Sapulpa (-96.11417, 35.9987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
22 L · about $22.00
Round trip
$44.00
11.62 gal · 44 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.00 $44.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.74 $49.49
Premium $4.63 $26.87 $53.74
Diesel $5.42 $31.46 $62.92

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Ardmore and Sapulpa. The current time is 16:43:30.

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.