How far is Del City, OK from Ardmore, OK?
The driving distance from Del City, OK to Ardmore, OK is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Del City and Ardmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Del City and Ardmore.
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Start on Southeast 22nd Street
52 m · 15 sec · Southeast 22nd Street
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Turn left onto South Sunnylane Road
2431 ft · 52 sec · South Sunnylane Road
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Turn right onto Southeast 29th Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Southeast 29th Street
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Turn left onto South I-35 Service Road
528 ft · 11 sec · South I-35 Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
658 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
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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
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Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge
1.2 km · 52 sec · McCall Bridge
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Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
32.4 mi · 34 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
32.3 mi · 32 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ardmore
1041 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto West Broadway Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right
16 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Del City and Ardmore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Del City 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 Del City to Ardmore?
The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Paoli is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Del City and 48.8 miles from Ardmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Del City and Mostly Cloudy near Ardmore.
Stop Ideas Near Paoli
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 Paoli.
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Ardmore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Del City and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 89.2 mi (143.56 km).
#1 Del City
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 21,712 |
| Coordinates | 35.4420100, -97.4408700 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ardmore
County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 24,769 |
| Coordinates | 34.1742600, -97.1436300 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-97.143622, 34.17426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.07 | $26.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.69 | $29.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.96 | $31.91 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.68 | $37.36 |
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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