How far is Idabel, OK from Midwest City, OK?
The driving distance from Idabel, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 235.3 miles (378.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Idabel and Midwest City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Idabel and Midwest City.
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Start on East Main Street
534 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
116 m · 14 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
113 m · 13 sec · Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn right onto Northwest Texas Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Texas Avenue
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Continue on Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway
43.6 mi · 50 min · Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway
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Continue on Indian Nation Turnpike
104.5 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
1269 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
60 m · 2 sec · 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 Idabel 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.
Indian Nation Turnpike
Continue on Indian Nation Turnpike
104 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Idabel 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 Idabel to Midwest City?
The road trip is about 235.3 miles (378.7 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McAlester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.5 miles from Idabel and 117.8 miles from Midwest City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.43 one way or $62.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Idabel and Mostly Cloudy near Midwest City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Idabel and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 181.26 mi (291.71 km).
#1 Idabel
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 6,876 |
| Coordinates | 33.8956600, -94.8263300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $31.43 | $62.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.35 | $70.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.39 | $76.78 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $44.94 | $89.89 |
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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