Origin
Ardmore, OK
Late night in Ardmore on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ardmore, OK to Ada, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
60 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ardmore, OK
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Ada, OK
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Trip Overview
This 60-mile drive from Ardmore, OK, to Ada, OK, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 14 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. The route primarily utilizes highways like the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Chickasaw Turnpike, and OK 1. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this trip is quite budget-friendly for its distance. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region throughout, experiencing a consistent landscape.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.1 mi | 19m |
| Chickasaw Turnpike | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| OK 1 | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| West Main Street | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| US 77 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| West Broadway Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 19.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore, OK and Ada, OK.
1
Start on this road
51 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
58 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Broadway Street
3
Continue on West Broadway Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 35: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 35
19 mi
·
19 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 51
Toward US 77: Turner Falls Area
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
210 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Turn straight onto US 77
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 77
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 77
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right
136 ft
·
5 sec
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto OK 7; US 77
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto OK 7 Spur
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Chickasaw Turnpike
13
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 301
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Chickasaw Turnpike
14
At end of road, turn left onto OK 1
10 mi
·
13 min
·
OK 1
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
16
Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Ardmore, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Broadway Street
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
7
20.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 77: Turner Falls Area
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 77: Turner Falls Area
7
21 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
24.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
OK 7; US 77 / West Main Street
Merge onto OK 7; US 77 / West Main Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
48.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
OK 1
At end of road, turn left onto OK 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.38 one way
$18.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.21
Chickasaw Turnpike
(10.7 mi)
$0.75
Chickasaw Turnpike
(6.6 mi)
$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ada, OK
Late night in Ada on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Sulphur, OK
30 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this approximately 60-mile route, with 52% of it being on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, which features a continuous segment of 19.1 miles, allowing for steady progress. The road character shifts between well-maintained highways and potentially more local road sections as you approach Ada. This blend means you’ll experience both cruising speeds and areas where you might need to adjust your pace.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.1 mi on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Broadway Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Ardmore, OK
Full guide →Ardmore is in the Chickasaw Country region of Oklahoma. It is a regional center for the area and offers lodging and restaurants, as well as performing arts centers. Ardmore can serve as a base for exploring the nearby region and the Arbuckle Mountains.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 60 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.1 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.21 in tolls one way, starting with Chickasaw Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ada, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ada, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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