How far is Jenks, OK from Ardmore, OK?
The driving distance from Jenks, OK to Ardmore, OK is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jenks and Ardmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenks and Ardmore.
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Start on North 2nd Street
33 m · 9 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2230 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
1859 ft · 59 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto West 101st Street South
155 m · 20 sec · West 101st Street South
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Take the ramp left
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Creek Turnpike
6.2 mi · 7 min · Creek Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Creek Turnpike
1.4 km · 2 min · Creek Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
37.8 mi · 37 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
3110 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North 8th Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · North 8th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · South 8th Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Milt Phillips Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Milt Phillips Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
19.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Veterans Memorial Highway
12.6 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 West: Latta, Roff, Sulphur
1358 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Latta Road
9.1 mi · 11 min · Latta Road
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Continue straight
2158 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit slight right
797 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chickasaw Turnpike
10.3 mi · 12 min · Chickasaw Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Chickasaw Turnpike
7 mi · 8 min · Chickasaw Turnpike
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Turn right
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South D Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South D Street
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1357 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
19.7 mi · 20 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 Jenks 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.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
37.8 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Jenks 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 Jenks to Ardmore?
The road trip is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Bowlegs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Jenks and 88 miles from Ardmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.48 one way or $46.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jenks and Mostly Cloudy near Ardmore.
Stop Ideas Near Bowlegs
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 Bowlegs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jenks and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 143.97 mi (231.7 km).
#1 Jenks
City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 24,257 |
| Coordinates | 36.0228700, -95.9683300 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.48 | $46.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.41 | $52.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.68 | $57.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.57 | $67.15 |
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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