Ardmore to Big Bend: Road Trip Guide & Distance

494.4 miles 795.6 km · straight line
593.2 miles estimated 954.7 km · driving distance
11h 56min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
228° SW bearing direction

How far is Ardmore from Big Bend?

The distance from Ardmore to Big Bend is 494.4 miles (795.6 km) as the crow flies. Big Bend is located SW of Ardmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 593.2 miles, taking about 11h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Ardmore in Oklahoma and Big Bend in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ardmore and Big Bend. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ardmore to Big Bend

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 56min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 19min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 20min $71–$208* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ardmore & Big Bend

Quick Facts

Ardmore
34.17°N, 97.14°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
Big Bend
29.25°N, 103.25°W
America/Chicago
549m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 165 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients