How far is Midwest City, OK from Buffalo, OK?
The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Buffalo, OK is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Dewey County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midwest City and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City and Buffalo.
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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 · 12 sec · Felix Place
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Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Southeast 15th Street
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Turn slight right onto Tinker Diagonal
550 ft · 15 sec · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
526 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal
2.9 mi · 4 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 40 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
1481 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
147 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North Broadway Avenue
13.5 mi · 15 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Continue on South Clarence Nash Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Russworm Street
9.6 mi · 11 min · West Russworm Street
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
2829 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
3246 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
1 km · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
1851 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Keep slight right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 49 sec · South Main Street
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Continue straight
2027 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
23.6 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Continue on 9th Street
2671 ft · 1 min · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Oklahoma Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Oklahoma Avenue
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Take the exit right
51 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Highway
12.1 mi · 14 min · Northwest Highway
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Hoy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midwest City and Buffalo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Midwest City and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midwest City to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Oakwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Midwest City and 90.5 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.16 one way or $48.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Midwest City and Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Oakwood
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 Oakwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 157.17 mi (252.94 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 Buffalo
Town in Oklahoma
| Population | 1,265 |
| Coordinates | 36.8355900, -99.6304000 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo (-99.6304, 36.83559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.16 | $48.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.17 | $54.34 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.51 | $59.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.55 | $69.10 |
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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