How far is Ardmore, OK from Springfield, MO?
The driving distance from Ardmore, OK to Springfield, MO is about 356.2 miles (573.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301.1 miles (484.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ardmore and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and Springfield.
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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
42 mi · 41 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass
14.3 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
160.8 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 266, I 44 Business
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on West Chestnut Expressway
4.8 mi · 9 min · West Chestnut Expressway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Chestnut Expressway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardmore and Springfield.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 44 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
161 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Ardmore and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ardmore to Springfield?
The road trip is about 356.2 miles (573.3 km) and usually takes 06h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jenks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.1 miles from Ardmore and 178.1 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301.1 miles (484.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.60 one way or $95.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ardmore and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Jenks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Catoosa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jenks.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 301.12 mi (484.61 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 Springfield
City in Greene County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 293 |
| Coordinates | 37.2153300, -93.2982400 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-93.29824, 37.21533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 573 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 26m |
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 | $47.60 | $95.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $53.54 | $107.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $58.14 | $116.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $68.07 | $136.13 |
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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