How far is Luther, OK from Midwest City, OK?
The driving distance from Luther, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Luther and Midwest City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Luther and Midwest City.
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Start on South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 178th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 178th Street
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Turn left onto North Peebly Road
932 ft · 34 sec · North Peebly Road
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Turn right onto Hogback Road
1.2 mi · 4 min · Hogback Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
2772 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
10.9 mi · 11 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
1865 ft · 27 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
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Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
1128 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
2922 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Tinker Diagonal
2 mi · 2 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 Luther and Midwest City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
10.9 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Luther and Sunny near Midwest City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Luther to Midwest City?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Aluma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Luther and 14.2 miles from Midwest City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Luther and Sunny near Midwest City.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Aluma
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 Lake Aluma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Luther and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 18.52 mi (29.8 km).
#1 Luther
Town in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 1,778 |
| Coordinates | 35.6617300, -97.1955900 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.42 | $10.83 |
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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