How far is El Reno, OK from Ardmore, OK?
The driving distance from El Reno, OK to Ardmore, OK is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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 02h 04m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Reno and Ardmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Reno and Ardmore.
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Start on West Sunset Drive
10 m · 4 sec · West Sunset Drive
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Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue
98 m · 9 sec · South Choctaw Avenue
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Turn left onto West Wade Street
671 ft · 15 sec · West Wade Street
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Turn right onto South Rock Island Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 27th Street
927 ft · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
128 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1062 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1172 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12.8 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike
2199 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
81 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 344 East
3025 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike
5.8 mi · 6 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Airport Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Airport Road
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton
974 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
2520 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southwest Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
2506 ft · 36 sec · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
612 ft · 9 sec · 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 El Reno 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Reno and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ardmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Reno to Ardmore?
The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Purcell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from El Reno and 62.6 miles from Ardmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.70 one way or $33.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Reno and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ardmore.
Stop Ideas Near Purcell
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 Purcell.
Purcell
Norman
Pauls Valley
Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Reno and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 104.5 mi (168.18 km).
#1 El Reno
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 20,596 |
| Coordinates | 35.5322700, -97.9550500 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| 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: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.70 | $33.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.40 | $40.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.88 | $47.76 |
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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