How far is Midwest City, OK from Arkoma, OK?
The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Arkoma, OK is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midwest City and Arkoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City and Arkoma.
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Start on the route
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Felix Place
35 m · 9 sec · Felix Place
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Turn right onto Southeast 15th Street
2410 ft · 54 sec · Southeast 15th Street
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Turn right onto South Midwest Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · South Midwest Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast 29th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast 29th Street
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Turn right onto South Douglas Boulevard
2175 ft · 49 sec · South Douglas Boulevard
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Continue on South Douglas Boulevard
87 m · 5 sec · South Douglas Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2001 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal
4.9 mi · 5 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
83.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Roland, Fort Smith
2140 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Ray Fine Boulevard
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Ray Fine Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
1082 ft · 24 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn slight left onto Garland Avenue
145 m · 14 sec · Garland Avenue
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Continue on South 6th Street
672 ft · 13 sec · South 6th Street
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Continue on Wheeler Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Avenue
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Turn right onto South Y Street
1997 ft · 46 sec · South Y Street
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Turn left onto State Line Road
2540 ft · 50 sec · State Line Road
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Turn right onto Blocker Avenue
123 m · 10 sec · Blocker Avenue
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Turn right
19 m · 5 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 Midwest City and Arkoma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
83.2 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Midwest City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arkoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midwest City to Arkoma?
The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Dewar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.6 miles from Midwest City and 88.9 miles from Arkoma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167 miles (268.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.74 one way or $47.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Midwest City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arkoma.
Stop Ideas Near Dewar
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 Dewar.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Arkoma. Straight-line distance: 166.97 mi (268.72 km).
#1 Midwest City
The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 57,407 |
| Coordinates | 35.4495100, -97.3967000 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arkoma
Town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 1,894 |
| Coordinates | 35.3545400, -94.4341000 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arkoma (-94.4341, 35.35454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.74 | $47.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.70 | $53.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.00 | $58.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.95 | $67.90 |
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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