How far is Norman, OK from Ardmore, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Ardmore, OK is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
82.9 mi
01h 26m
Flight
74.35 mi
119.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.35 mi
Kilometers
119.66 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.9 mi
Kilometers
133.42 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ardmore
Fri, Apr 17, 8:03 PM CDT
Return by in Norman
Fri, Apr 17, 9:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-17T18:37
Arrive Ardmore
Fri, Apr 17, 8:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norman
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
Pauls Valley
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Norman
41.4 mi
00h 43m
To Ardmore
41.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph S
Destination
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    32 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Porter Avenue

    119 m · 15 sec · North Porter Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Gray Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · East Gray Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Flood Avenue

    96 m · 15 sec · North Flood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1393 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    2407 ft · 32 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge

    1.2 km · 52 sec · McCall Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

    11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Ardmore

    1041 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    16 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norman 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
65.9 mi · 79%
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 13%
West Main Street
2.08 mi · 3%
West Broadway Street
1.48 mi · 2%
East Gray Street
0.82 mi · 1%
McCall Bridge
0.75 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
74.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pauls Valley
00h 43m from Norman
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norman and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ardmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Pauls Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Norman and 41.5 miles from Ardmore.

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

The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.06 one way or $22.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norman and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ardmore.

Stop Ideas Near Pauls Valley

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

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

RAIL

Pauls Valley

East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

57 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore station

64 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 74.35 mi (119.66 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Ardmore

#2 Ardmore

County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States

Population24,769
Coordinates34.1742600, -97.1436300
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)
End: (-97.143622, 34.17426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.07 L · about $11.06
Round trip
$22.12
5.84 gal · 22.14 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.06 $22.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.44 $24.87
Premium $4.63 $13.50 $27.01
Diesel $5.42 $15.81 $31.62

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Ardmore. The current time is 18:37:16.

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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.