How far is Tahlequah, OK from Ardmore, OK?
The driving distance from Tahlequah, OK to Ardmore, OK is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172 miles (276.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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 47m.
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.
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tahlequah and Ardmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tahlequah and Ardmore.
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Start on North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
5.7 mi · 10 min · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
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Continue straight
717 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 South, OK 351 East: Fort Smith
1142 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
3 mi · 3 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 West: Peak Boulevard
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit left
2081 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto South 32nd Street
19.1 mi · 21 min · South 32nd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
22.7 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
40 mi · 40 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 9, US 377: Prague, Seminole
1591 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
8.5 mi · 10 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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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 · 33 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 · 42 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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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tahlequah 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.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
40 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Tahlequah and Mostly Sunny near Ardmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tahlequah to Ardmore?
The road trip is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.3 miles from Tahlequah and 110.5 miles from Ardmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172 miles (276.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.50 one way or $59.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tahlequah and Mostly Sunny near Ardmore.
Stop Ideas Near Cromwell
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 Cromwell.
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Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tahlequah and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 172.01 mi (276.82 km).
#1 Tahlequah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 16,998 |
| Coordinates | 35.9153700, -94.9699600 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $29.50 | $59.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.18 | $66.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.03 | $72.06 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.18 | $84.37 |
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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