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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.38 mi
00h 46m
Flight
30.24 mi
48.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.24 mi
Kilometers
48.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.38 mi
Kilometers
66.59 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midwest City
Sat, May 30, 7:01 PM CDT
Return by in Lexington
Sat, May 30, 7:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-05-30T18:14
Arrive Midwest City
Sat, May 30, 7:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
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
Norman
OK

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

From Lexington
20.7 mi
00h 23m
To Midwest City
20.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
14 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 Lexington and Midwest City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    18 m · 9 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.4 mi · 15 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 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. 7

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith

    1346 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tinker Diagonal

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Del City, Midwest City

    705 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street

    2594 ft · 58 sec · Southeast 15th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast 15th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Felix Place

    35 m · 7 sec · Felix Place

  16. 16

    Turn right

    10 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    10 m · 3 sec

  18. 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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 45%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 16%
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdo
5.73 mi · 14%
North Green Avenue
2.61 mi · 6%
Tinker Diagonal
2.49 mi · 6%
Southeast 15th Street
2.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norman
00h 23m from Lexington
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Norman

200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

25 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Pauls Valley

57 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 30.24 mi (48.66 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

City in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States

Population2,187
Coordinates35.0147900, -97.3355800
Altitude315
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 (-97.335638, 35.01479)
End: (-97.396707, 35.449454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.53 L · about $5.53
Round trip
$11.06
2.92 gal · 11.06 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Lexington and Midwest City. The current time is 18:14:41.

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.