How far is Stillwater, OK from Ardmore, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Ardmore, OK is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (216 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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
149.33 mi
02h 36m
Flight
134.22 mi
216.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.22 mi
Kilometers
216.01 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.33 mi
Kilometers
240.32 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ardmore
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Ardmore
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stillwater
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
Norman
OK

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

From Stillwater
79.7 mi
01h 18m
To Ardmore
69.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 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 Stillwater and Ardmore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Perkins Road

    8.9 mi · 12 min · South Perkins Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    770 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge

    1764 ft · 23 sec · Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Sammy Davis, Junior Drive

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Sammy Davis, Junior Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2453 ft · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.5 mi · 15 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    1865 ft · 27 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    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

  18. 18

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge

    1.2 km · 52 sec · McCall Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  21. 21

    Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

    11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Ardmore

    1041 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto West Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    16 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stillwater 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
65.9 mi · 44%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 13%
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 7%
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial
10.3 mi · 7%
South Perkins Road
8.9 mi · 6%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 5%
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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
134.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norman
01h 18m from Stillwater
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Stillwater 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 Stillwater to Ardmore?

The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Norman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Stillwater and 69.6 miles from Ardmore.

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

The direct path is about 134.2 miles (216 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.96 one way or $39.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Norman

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

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

RAIL

Norman

200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Santa Fe Depot

28 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Pauls Valley

57 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 134.22 mi (216.01 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
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 Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)
End: (-97.143622, 34.17426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.95 L · about $19.96
Round trip
$39.91
10.54 gal · 39.9 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.96 $39.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.44 $44.89
Premium $4.63 $24.37 $48.75
Diesel $5.42 $28.54 $57.07

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Ardmore. The current time is 23:39:00.

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.