How far is Bethany, OK from Ardmore, OK?

The driving distance from Bethany, OK to Ardmore, OK is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (156 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
108.37 mi
01h 51m
Flight
96.93 mi
156 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.93 mi
Kilometers
156 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.37 mi
Kilometers
174.4 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ardmore
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM CDT
Return by in Bethany
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethany
2026-04-22T23:18
Arrive Ardmore
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethany
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
Wayne
OK

Town in McClain County, Oklahoma

From Bethany
54.1 mi
00h 55m
To Ardmore
54.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Mueller Avenue

    2327 ft · 2 min · North Mueller Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest 39th Expressway

    3 mi · 4 min · Northwest 39th Expressway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1708 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on North Grand Boulevard

    819 ft · 29 sec · North Grand Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, OK 3 East: Lawton

    1420 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Southwest Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    2506 ft · 36 sec · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    612 ft · 9 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge

    1.2 km · 52 sec · McCall Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.4 mi · 34 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

    11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.3 mi · 32 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Ardmore

    1041 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    16 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
66 mi · 61%
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 10%
Will Rogers Expressway
7.54 mi · 7%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 6%
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdo
5.56 mi · 5%
Southwest Expressway
3.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

32.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
00h 55m from Bethany
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bethany and Mostly Cloudy near Ardmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Bethany and 54.2 miles from Ardmore.

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

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (156 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.50 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bethany and Mostly Cloudy near Ardmore.

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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

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

RAIL

Purcell

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

Pauls Valley

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

Norman

35 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethany and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 96.93 mi (156 km).

Bethany

#1 Bethany

Village recorded in the New Testament as the home of the siblings Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, as well as that of Simon the Leper

Population19,195
Coordinates35.5186700, -97.6322600
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
Ardmore

#2 Ardmore

County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States

Population24,769
Coordinates34.1742600, -97.1436300
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: North Mueller Avenue (-97.632226, 35.518678)
End: (-97.143622, 34.17426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.48 L · about $14.50
Round trip
$29.01
7.66 gal · 28.96 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.50 $29.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.31 $32.62
Premium $4.63 $17.71 $35.43
Diesel $5.42 $20.74 $41.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethany and Ardmore. The current time is 23:18:39.

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.