How far is Cushing, OK from Midwest City, OK?
The driving distance from Cushing, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oklahoma
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cushing and Midwest City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cushing and Midwest City.
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Start on East Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East 116th Street
14.2 mi · 17 min · East 116th Street
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Continue on Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
1764 ft · 23 sec · Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
11.6 mi · 13 min · Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
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Turn left
2453 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
14.5 mi · 15 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
5 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
1865 ft · 27 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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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
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Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
1128 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
2922 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Tinker Diagonal
2 mi · 2 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Take the exit slight right toward Del City, Midwest City
705 ft · 19 sec
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Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
2594 ft · 1 min · Southeast 15th Street
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Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street
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Turn right 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 Cushing and Midwest City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
14.5 mi · 00h 15m
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 Cushing 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 Cushing to Midwest City?
The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Guthrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Cushing and 35.1 miles from Midwest City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cushing and Mostly Cloudy near Midwest City.
Stop Ideas Near Guthrie
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 Guthrie.
Guthrie, OK
Santa Fe Depot
Norman
Purcell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cushing and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 51.16 mi (82.33 km).
#1 Cushing
Town in Oklahoma
| Population | 7,582 |
| Coordinates | 35.9850600, -96.7669700 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.69 | $21.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.59 | $27.18 |
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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