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

The driving distance from Hennessey, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
82.42 mi
01h 21m
Flight
53.56 mi
86.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.56 mi
Kilometers
86.2 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.42 mi
Kilometers
132.64 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midwest City
Sat, May 30, 6:15 PM CDT
Return by in Hennessey
Sat, May 30, 7:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hennessey
2026-05-30T16:54
Arrive Midwest City
Sat, May 30, 6:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hennessey
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
Okarche
OK

Town in Canadian and Kingfisher counties in Oklahoma, United States

From Hennessey
35 mi
00h 40m
To Midwest City
47.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
16 mph S
Destination
92°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    677 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    953 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on North Chisholm Avenue

    944 ft · 23 sec · North Chisholm Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Chisholm Trail

    17.9 mi · 22 min · Chisholm Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway

    24.2 mi · 32 min · Northwest Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward OK 3 East, OK 74 South

    1166 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lake Hefner Parkway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Lake Hefner Parkway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 East: Fort Smith

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Crosstown Expressway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tinker Diagonal

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Del City, Midwest City

    705 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street

    2594 ft · 58 sec · Southeast 15th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast 15th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Felix Place

    35 m · 7 sec · Felix Place

  18. 18

    Turn right

    10 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    10 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Expressway
24.2 mi · 29%
Chisholm Trail
17.9 mi · 22%
Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
8.71 mi · 11%
Crosstown Expressway
5.58 mi · 7%
South Main Street
3.3 mi · 4%
Will Rogers Expressway
2.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway

24.2 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okarche
00h 40m from Hennessey
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hennessey and Slight 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 Hennessey to Midwest City?

The road trip is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Okarche is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Hennessey and 47.3 miles from Midwest City.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.02 one way or $22.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hennessey and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midwest City.

Stop Ideas Near Okarche

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Guthrie, OK

52 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Norman

74 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

97 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hennessey and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 53.56 mi (86.2 km).

Hennessey

#1 Hennessey

Town in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, United States

Population2,225
Coordinates36.1092000, -97.8986700
Altitude354
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: South Main Street (-97.89896, 36.109202)
End: (-97.396707, 35.449454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.01 L · about $11.02
Round trip
$22.04
5.82 gal · 22.02 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.02 $22.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.39 $24.79
Premium $4.63 $13.46 $26.92
Diesel $5.42 $15.76 $31.52

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hennessey and Midwest City. The current time is 16:54:24.

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.