How far is Helena, OK from Midwest City, OK?
The driving distance from Helena, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 14m.
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.
Town in Logan County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Helena and Midwest City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Helena and Midwest City.
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Start on 3rd Street
1309 ft · 27 sec · 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pioneer Road
1469 ft · 29 sec · Pioneer Road
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Continue on Coach Ray Troutt Memorial Highway
2344 ft · 52 sec · Coach Ray Troutt Memorial Highway
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Turn left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right
10 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lahoma Road
1642 ft · 40 sec · Lahoma Road
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Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
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Turn right
18.9 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Jack Choate Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Jack Choate Highway
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Continue on Jack Choate Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Jack Choate Avenue
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Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
12 mi · 14 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Continue on Angie Debo Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Angie Debo Memorial Highway
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Turn right
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto North Portland Avenue
9 mi · 10 min · North Portland Avenue
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Continue on John Deere Road
24.2 mi · 31 min · John Deere Road
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Continue on Lake Hefner Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lake Hefner Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kilpatrick Turnpike, Memorial Road
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto North Portland Avenue
1037 ft · 35 sec · North Portland Avenue
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Turn left onto West Memorial Road
1307 ft · 27 sec · West Memorial Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 344 East
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike
4 mi · 4 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South: Oklahoma City
1354 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Broadway Extension
5 mi · 6 min · Broadway Extension
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Continue on Centennial Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Centennial Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto Crosstown Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
2.5 mi · 3 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 · 58 sec · 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 Helena and Midwest City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
John Deere Road
Continue on John Deere Road
24.2 mi · 00h 31m
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 Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Helena and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midwest City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Helena to Midwest City?
The road trip is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Helena and 70.5 miles from Midwest City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Helena and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midwest City.
Stop Ideas Near Marshall
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 Marshall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Helena and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 90.14 mi (145.06 km).
#1 Helena
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,417 |
| Coordinates | 36.5461400, -98.2700700 |
| Altitude | 430 |
| 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: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.89 | $39.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.60 | $43.20 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.29 | $50.58 |
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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