How far is Okmulgee, OK from Ardmore, OK?

The driving distance from Okmulgee, OK to Ardmore, OK is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.32 mi
02h 41m
Flight
120.5 mi
193.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.5 mi
Kilometers
193.92 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.32 mi
Kilometers
251.58 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ardmore
Thu, May 14, 1:19 AM CDT
Return by in Okmulgee
Thu, May 14, 4:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okmulgee
2026-05-13T22:37
Arrive Ardmore
Thu, May 14, 1:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Okmulgee
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
Konawa
OK

City in Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Okmulgee
78 mi
01h 20m
To Ardmore
78.2 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Street

    11 m · 5 sec · East 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Wood Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Wood Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta

    1226 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City

    2970 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    39.6 mi · 40 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 9, US 377: Prague, Seminole

    1591 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Milt Phillips Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Milt Phillips Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    19.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 West: Latta, Roff, Sulphur

    1358 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Latta Road

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Latta Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2158 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    797 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Chickasaw Turnpike

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Chickasaw Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Chickasaw Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Chickasaw Turnpike

  19. 19

    Turn right

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South D Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South D Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    1357 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    19.7 mi · 20 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Ardmore

    1041 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto West Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    16 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Okmulgee 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
40.3 mi · 26%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
39.6 mi · 25%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 13%
Chickasaw Turnpike
17.3 mi · 11%
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.2 mi · 7%
Latta Road
9.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

39.6 mi · 00h 40m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
120.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Konawa
01h 20m from Okmulgee
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Okmulgee and Sunny near Ardmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Konawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Okmulgee and 78.2 miles from Ardmore.

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

The direct path is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.90 one way or $41.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Okmulgee and Sunny near Ardmore.

Stop Ideas Near Konawa

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

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

RAIL

Pauls Valley

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

Purcell

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

Norman

69 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

89 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Okmulgee and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 120.5 mi (193.92 km).

Okmulgee

#1 Okmulgee

City in Oklahoma

Population11,615
Coordinates35.6234400, -95.9605500
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Ardmore

#2 Ardmore

County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States

Population24,769
Coordinates34.1742600, -97.1436300
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: East 6th Street (-95.96055, 35.623427)
End: (-97.143622, 34.17426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.88 L · about $20.90
Round trip
$41.81
11.04 gal · 41.76 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.90 $41.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.51 $47.02
Premium $4.63 $25.53 $51.06
Diesel $5.42 $29.89 $59.78

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Okmulgee and Ardmore. The current time is 22:37:20.

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.