How far is Midwest City, OK from Ardmore, OK?

The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Ardmore, OK is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
104.56 mi
01h 45m
Flight
89.27 mi
143.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.27 mi
Kilometers
143.67 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.56 mi
Kilometers
168.27 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ardmore
Wed, Apr 22, 6:49 PM CDT
Return by in Midwest City
Wed, Apr 22, 8:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midwest City
2026-04-22T17:03
Arrive Ardmore
Wed, Apr 22, 6:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midwest City
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
Paoli
OK

City in Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Midwest City
50.6 mi
00h 52m
To Ardmore
53.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°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 Midwest City and Ardmore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City and Ardmore.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    10 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Felix Place

    35 m · 12 sec · Felix Place

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street

    5.2 mi · 10 min · Southeast 15th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South I-35 Service Road

    653 ft · 13 sec · South I-35 Service Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    800 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    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

  10. 10

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge

    1.2 km · 52 sec · McCall Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  13. 13

    Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

    11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Ardmore

    1041 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    16 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midwest City 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
70 mi · 67%
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 11%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 6%
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdo
5.56 mi · 5%
Southeast 15th Street
5.16 mi · 5%
West Broadway Street
1.48 mi · 1%
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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
89.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paoli
00h 52m from Midwest City
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Midwest 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 Midwest City to Ardmore?

The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 50.6 miles from Midwest City and 53.9 miles from Ardmore.

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

The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paoli

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

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

RAIL

Pauls Valley

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

Purcell

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

Norman

47 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore station

74 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 89.27 mi (143.67 km).

Midwest City

#1 Midwest City

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Population57,407
Coordinates35.4495100, -97.3967000
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Ardmore

#2 Ardmore

County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States

Population24,769
Coordinates34.1742600, -97.1436300
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.396707, 35.449454)
End: (-97.143622, 34.17426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.97 L · about $13.97
Round trip
$27.95
7.38 gal · 27.94 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.97 $27.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.72 $31.43
Premium $4.63 $17.07 $34.13
Diesel $5.42 $19.98 $39.96

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Midwest City and Ardmore. The current time is 17:03:32.

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.