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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on North McKinley Avenue
18 m · 6 sec · North McKinley Avenue
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
123 m · 19 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1412 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard
1683 ft · 54 sec · West Alexander Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Wilson Avenue
2468 ft · 1 min · South Wilson Avenue
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Continue on Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
2082 ft · 39 sec · Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Marques Haynes Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Marques Haynes Highway
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Turn straight onto North Park Street
90 m · 5 sec · North Park Street
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Continue on North 9th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Take the exit right
1394 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West: Oklahoma City
947 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
36 mi · 35 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 Sand Springs 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
36 mi · 00h 35m
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.
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.
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 Sand Springs and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 147.85 mi (237.94 km).
#1 Sand Springs
City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 20,017 |
| Coordinates | 36.1398100, -96.1088900 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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