How far is Alva, OK from Midwest City, OK?

The driving distance from Alva, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (189 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
173.21 mi
02h 48m
Flight
117.46 mi
189.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.46 mi
Kilometers
189.04 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.21 mi
Kilometers
278.75 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midwest City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM CDT
Return by in Alva
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alva
2026-04-22T21:06
Arrive Midwest City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alva
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
Watonga
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Alva
79.4 mi
01h 24m
To Midwest City
93.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 23 mph S
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alva and Midwest City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alva and Midwest City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Flynn Street

    34 m · 5 sec · West Flynn Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    2639 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oklahoma Boulevard

    12 mi · 17 min · Oklahoma Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right

    14 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1818 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    13.3 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    6.8 mi · 11 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    64 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Clarence Nash Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Clarence Nash Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15.9 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1174 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    38.5 mi · 40 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tinker Diagonal

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Del City, Midwest City

    705 ft · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street

    2594 ft · 1 min · Southeast 15th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Southeast 15th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Felix Place

    35 m · 7 sec · Felix Place

  28. 28

    Turn right

    10 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    10 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alva and Midwest City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 22%
Clarence Nash Boulevard
28.9 mi · 17%
Oklahoma Boulevard
15 mi · 9%
North Main Street
8.76 mi · 5%
Crosstown Expressway
5.76 mi · 3%
Tinker Diagonal
2.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

38.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.8 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watonga
01h 24m from Alva
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Alva and Mostly Cloudy near Midwest City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alva to Midwest City?

The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Watonga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Alva and 93.8 miles from Midwest City.

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

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (189 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.14 one way or $46.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Alva and Mostly Cloudy near Midwest City.

Stop Ideas Near Watonga

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

89 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

112 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alva and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 117.46 mi (189.04 km).

Alva

#1 Alva

City in Oklahoma

Population4,882
Coordinates36.8049900, -98.6671800
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Midwest City

#2 Midwest City

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Population57,407
Coordinates35.4495100, -97.3967000
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: Flynn Street (-98.66718, 36.804886)
End: (-97.396707, 35.449454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.14 L · about $23.14
Round trip
$46.28
12.22 gal · 46.28 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.14 $46.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.02 $52.04
Premium $4.63 $28.26 $56.52
Diesel $5.42 $33.09 $66.17

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 Alva and Midwest City. The current time is 21:06:25.

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.