How far is Sand Springs, OK from Ardmore, OK?

The driving distance from Sand Springs, OK to Ardmore, OK is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
175.26 mi
03h 03m
Flight
147.85 mi
237.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.85 mi
Kilometers
237.94 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.26 mi
Kilometers
282.06 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ardmore
Fri, Apr 17, 4:51 AM CDT
Return by in Sand Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 7:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sand Springs
2026-04-17T01:48
Arrive Ardmore
Fri, Apr 17, 4:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sand Springs
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bowlegs
OK

City in Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Sand Springs
87.6 mi
01h 31m
To Ardmore
87.7 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Sand Springs and Ardmore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sand Springs and Ardmore.

  1. 1

    Start on North McKinley Avenue

    18 m · 6 sec · North McKinley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    123 m · 19 sec · East Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1412 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard

    1683 ft · 54 sec · West Alexander Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Wilson Avenue

    2468 ft · 1 min · South Wilson Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge

    2082 ft · 39 sec · Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Marques Haynes Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Marques Haynes Highway

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Park Street

    90 m · 5 sec · North Park Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North 9th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North 9th Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1394 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West: Oklahoma City

    947 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    36 mi · 35 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright

    3110 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 8th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North 8th Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South 8th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Jim Thorpe Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jim Thorpe Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Milt Phillips Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Milt Phillips Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    19.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

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

    1358 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Latta Road

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Latta Road

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2158 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    797 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Chickasaw Turnpike

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Chickasaw Turnpike

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Chickasaw Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Chickasaw Turnpike

  28. 28

    Turn right

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South D Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South D Street

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight right

    1357 ft · 34 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Ardmore

    1041 ft · 43 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto West Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street

  36. 36

    Turn right

    16 m · 2 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sand Springs 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
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
59 mi · 34%
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
36 mi · 21%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 11%
Chickasaw Turnpike
17.3 mi · 10%
Latta Road
9.7 mi · 6%
Marques Haynes Highway
6.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

36 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
147.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowlegs
01h 31m from Sand Springs
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sand Springs 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 Sand Springs to Ardmore?

The road trip is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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 87.6 miles from Sand Springs and 87.7 miles from Ardmore.

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

The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.40 one way or $46.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bowlegs

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

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

RAIL

Purcell

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

Pauls Valley

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

Norman

71 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sand Springs and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 147.85 mi (237.94 km).

Sand Springs

#1 Sand Springs

City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

Population20,017
Coordinates36.1398100, -96.1088900
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Ardmore

#2 Ardmore

County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States

Population24,769
Coordinates34.1742600, -97.1436300
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: North McKinley Avenue (-96.108895, 36.13981)
End: (-97.143622, 34.17426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
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.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.41 L · about $23.40
Round trip
$46.81
12.36 gal · 46.82 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.40 $46.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.32 $52.64
Premium $4.63 $28.58 $57.17
Diesel $5.42 $33.46 $66.93

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 Sand Springs and Ardmore. The current time is 01:48:26.

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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.