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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.54 mi
03h 10m
Flight
166.97 mi
268.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.97 mi
Kilometers
268.72 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.54 mi
Kilometers
285.73 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arkoma
Sat, Apr 18, 1:11 AM CDT
Return by in Midwest City
Sat, Apr 18, 4:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midwest City
2026-04-17T22:01
Arrive Arkoma
Sat, Apr 18, 1:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midwest City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dewar
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Midwest City
88.6 mi
01h 35m
To Arkoma
88.9 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph S
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    10 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Felix Place

    35 m · 9 sec · Felix Place

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southeast 15th Street

    2410 ft · 54 sec · Southeast 15th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Midwest Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Midwest Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast 29th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast 29th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Douglas Boulevard

    2175 ft · 49 sec · South Douglas Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on South Douglas Boulevard

    87 m · 5 sec · South Douglas Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2001 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Tinker Diagonal

  11. 11

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    83.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Roland, Fort Smith

    2140 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto West Ray Fine Boulevard

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Ray Fine Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1082 ft · 24 sec · South 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Garland Avenue

    145 m · 14 sec · Garland Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on South 6th Street

    672 ft · 13 sec · South 6th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Wheeler Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Y Street

    1997 ft · 46 sec · South Y Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    2540 ft · 50 sec · State Line Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Blocker Avenue

    123 m · 10 sec · Blocker Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midwest City and Arkoma.

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
159 mi · 89%
West Ray Fine Boulevard
5.86 mi · 3%
Tinker Diagonal
4.91 mi · 3%
Wheeler Avenue
1.6 mi · 1%
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.44 mi · 1%
Southeast 29th Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
167 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dewar
01h 35m from Midwest City
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

77 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Arkoma. Straight-line distance: 166.97 mi (268.72 km).

Midwest City

#1 Midwest City

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Population57,407
Coordinates35.4495100, -97.3967000
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Arkoma

#2 Arkoma

Town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States

Population1,894
Coordinates35.3545400, -94.4341000
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Midwest City (-97.3967, 35.44951)
End: Arkoma (-94.4341, 35.35454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.72 L · about $23.74
Round trip
$47.49
12.54 gal · 47.44 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Midwest City and Arkoma. The current time is 22:01:53.

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.