How far is Checotah, OK from Midwest City, OK?
The driving distance from Checotah, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Town in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Checotah and Midwest City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Checotah and Midwest City.
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Start on South Broadway Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Broadway Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
23.7 mi · 24 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
75.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
5.2 mi · 6 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Take the exit slight right
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
114 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto South Douglas Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street
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Turn left onto Felix Place
35 m · 7 sec · Felix Place
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Turn right
10 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
10 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Checotah and Midwest City.
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
75.3 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Checotah 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 Checotah to Midwest City?
The road trip is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Checotah and 54.9 miles from Midwest City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.66 one way or $29.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Checotah and Mostly Cloudy near Midwest City.
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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Norman
Pauls Valley
Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Checotah and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 105.45 mi (169.71 km).
#1 Checotah
City in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 3,075 |
| Coordinates | 35.4701000, -95.5230400 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midwest City
The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 57,407 |
| Coordinates | 35.4495100, -97.3967000 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-97.396707, 35.449454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.66 | $29.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.90 | $35.80 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.96 | $41.91 |
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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