How far is Midwest City, OK from Barnsdall, OK?

The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Barnsdall, OK is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
143.85 mi
02h 47m
Flight
103.31 mi
166.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.31 mi
Kilometers
166.26 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.85 mi
Kilometers
231.5 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnsdall
Sun, Apr 19, 6:47 AM CDT
Return by in Midwest City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midwest City
2026-04-19T04:00
Arrive Barnsdall
Sun, Apr 19, 6:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midwest City
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
Bristow
OK

City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Midwest City
71.9 mi
01h 23m
To Barnsdall
72 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Midwest City and Barnsdall.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 12 sec · Felix Place

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Southeast 15th Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Tinker Diagonal

    550 ft · 15 sec · Tinker Diagonal

  6. 6

    Continue on I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City

    526 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Tinker Diagonal

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward CR LL North: L. L. Tisdale Parkway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · L. L. Tisdale Parkway

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 36th Street North

    1660 ft · 43 sec · West 36th Street North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 46th Street North

    1 mi · 2 min · East 46th Street North

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Peoria Avenue East

    5.6 mi · 9 min · North Peoria Avenue East

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2474 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    11.2 mi · 16 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
87.7 mi · 61%
North Peoria Avenue East
30.9 mi · 21%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.56 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.84 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King
2.84 mi · 2%
Southeast 15th Street
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

87.7 mi · 01h 28m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
103.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristow
01h 23m from Midwest City
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Midwest City and Sunny near Barnsdall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midwest City to Barnsdall?

The road trip is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Bristow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Midwest City and 72 miles from Barnsdall.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.20 one way or $38.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Midwest City and Sunny near Barnsdall.

Stop Ideas Near Bristow

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

51 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

94 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

117 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Barnsdall. Straight-line distance: 103.31 mi (166.26 km).

Midwest City

#1 Midwest City

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Barnsdall

City in Osage County, Oklahoma, United States

Population1,133
Coordinates36.5620200, -96.1616700
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Midwest City (-97.3967, 35.44951)
End: Barnsdall (-96.16167, 36.56202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.21 L · about $19.20
Round trip
$38.40
10.14 gal · 38.42 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.20 $38.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.59 $43.19
Premium $4.63 $23.45 $46.90
Diesel $5.42 $27.45 $54.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Midwest City and Barnsdall. The current time is 04:00:13.

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.