How far is Midwest City, OK from Bushyhead, OK?
The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Bushyhead, OK is about 147 miles (236.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midwest City and Bushyhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City and Bushyhead.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Representative Opio Toure 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 World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
87.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass
14.3 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
13.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 20: Claremore, Pryor Creek
1.4 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Will Rogers Boulevard
1831 ft · 39 sec · East Will Rogers Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Dorothy Avenue
1974 ft · 1 min · North Dorothy Avenue
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
670 ft · 18 sec · East 9th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maiden Lane
110 m · 7 sec · Maiden Lane
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Continue on North Sioux Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Sioux Avenue
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Turn right onto Clem McSpadden Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Clem McSpadden Highway
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Continue on Clem McSpadden Highway
61 m · 8 sec · Clem McSpadden Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clem McSpadden Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midwest City and Bushyhead.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Midwest City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bushyhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midwest City to Bushyhead?
The road trip is about 147 miles (236.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 73.4 miles from Midwest City and 73.6 miles from Bushyhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Midwest City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bushyhead.
Stop Ideas Near Bristow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Bushyhead. Straight-line distance: 127.32 mi (204.9 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 Bushyhead
City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 1,314 |
| Coordinates | 36.4614800, -95.4941400 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bushyhead (-95.49414, 36.46148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.65 | $39.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.10 | $44.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.00 | $48.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.10 | $56.21 |
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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