How far is Lexington, OK from Midwest City, OK?
The driving distance from Lexington, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Midwest City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Midwest City.
-
1
Start on South Main Street
18 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
-
2
Turn left onto West Broadway Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street
-
3
Turn right onto North Green Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue
-
4
Take the ramp straight
1.2 km · 2 min
-
5
Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
13.4 mi · 15 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
-
6
Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
-
7
Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
-
8
Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
1346 ft · 26 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto Crosstown Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tinker Diagonal
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward Del City, Midwest City
705 ft · 19 sec
-
13
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
2594 ft · 58 sec · Southeast 15th Street
-
14
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street
-
15
Turn right onto Felix Place
35 m · 7 sec · Felix Place
-
16
Turn right
10 m · 5 sec
-
17
Turn right
10 m · 3 sec
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington 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.
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
13.4 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington 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 Lexington to Midwest City?
The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Norman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Lexington and 20.7 miles from Midwest City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midwest City.
Stop Ideas Near Norman
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 Norman.
Norman
Purcell
Santa Fe Depot
Pauls Valley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 30.24 mi (48.66 km).
#1 Lexington
City in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 2,187 |
| Coordinates | 35.0147900, -97.3355800 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.91 | $15.81 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.