How far is Ardmore, OK from Woodward, OK?
The driving distance from Ardmore, OK to Woodward, OK is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201 miles (323.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ardmore and Woodward.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and Woodward.
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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
31.9 mi · 32 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
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Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
34.1 mi · 36 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
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Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
1322 ft · 19 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
857 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
128 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
745 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Southwest Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Amarillo
2752 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38 mi · 40 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
1481 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
147 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North Broadway Avenue
13.5 mi · 15 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Continue on South Clarence Nash Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Russworm Street
9.6 mi · 11 min · West Russworm Street
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
2829 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
3246 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
1 km · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
1851 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 49 sec · South Main Street
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Continue straight
2027 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
23.6 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Continue on 9th Street
2671 ft · 1 min · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Oklahoma Avenue
21 m · 2 sec · Oklahoma Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oklahoma Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardmore and Woodward.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ardmore and Sunny near Woodward.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ardmore to Woodward?
The road trip is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
El Reno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Ardmore and 118.1 miles from Woodward.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201 miles (323.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 8:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.58 one way or $63.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ardmore and Sunny near Woodward.
Stop Ideas Near El Reno
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 El Reno.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Woodward. Straight-line distance: 201.03 mi (323.53 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 Woodward
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 11,876 |
| Coordinates | 36.4336500, -99.3903900 |
| Altitude | 582 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodward (-99.39039, 36.43365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $31.58 | $63.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.52 | $71.04 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.57 | $77.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.16 | $90.32 |
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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