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

The driving distance from Chelsea, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
158.67 mi
02h 26m
Flight
133 mi
214.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133 mi
Kilometers
214.04 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.67 mi
Kilometers
255.36 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midwest City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM CDT
Return by in Chelsea
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chelsea
2026-04-19T02:51
Arrive Midwest City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chelsea
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
Bristow
OK

City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Chelsea
76.6 mi
01h 13m
To Midwest City
82.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 6th Street

    968 ft · 37 sec · West 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    2521 ft · 52 sec · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

  4. 4

    Continue on Clem McSpadden Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Clem McSpadden Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Sioux Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · North Sioux Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Maiden Lane

    110 m · 9 sec · Maiden Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    670 ft · 18 sec · East 9th Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Dorothy Avenue

    1974 ft · 2 min · North Dorothy Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Will Rogers Boulevard

    1623 ft · 32 sec · East Will Rogers Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

    917 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    942 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto I 44 West: Tulsa

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 12 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    13.9 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    1865 ft · 27 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street

    2922 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Tinker Diagonal

    2 mi · 2 min · Tinker Diagonal

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Del City, Midwest City

    705 ft · 19 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street

    2594 ft · 1 min · Southeast 15th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Southeast 15th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Felix Place

    35 m · 7 sec · Felix Place

  30. 30

    Turn right

    10 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right

    10 m · 3 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 55%
Skelly Bypass
15 mi · 9%
Will Rogers Turnpike
12.3 mi · 8%
Clem McSpadden Highway
10.2 mi · 6%
Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
5.68 mi · 4%
I 44 West
5.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86.6 mi · 01h 26m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
133 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristow
01h 13m from Chelsea
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chelsea and Sunny near Midwest City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Bristow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Chelsea and 82.1 miles from Midwest City.

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

The direct path is about 133 miles (214 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.21 one way or $42.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chelsea and Sunny near Midwest City.

Stop Ideas Near Bristow

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

51 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

94 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

117 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chelsea and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 133 mi (214.04 km).

Chelsea

#1 Chelsea

City in Oklahoma, US

Population1,877
Coordinates36.5356500, -95.4324700
Altitude220
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: West 6th Street (-95.432447, 36.535677)
End: (-97.396707, 35.449454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.19 L · about $21.21
Round trip
$42.41
11.2 gal · 42.38 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.21 $42.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.85 $47.70
Premium $4.63 $25.90 $51.80
Diesel $5.42 $30.32 $60.65

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chelsea and Midwest City. The current time is 02:51:33.

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.