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

The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Chelsea, OK is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.3 mi
02h 50m
Flight
133 mi
214.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133 mi
Kilometers
214.04 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.3 mi
Kilometers
246.72 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chelsea
Sun, Apr 12, 3:47 PM CDT
Return by in Midwest City
Sun, Apr 12, 6:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midwest City
2026-04-12T12:56
Arrive Chelsea
Sun, Apr 12, 3:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
76.6 mi
01h 25m
To Chelsea
76.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Skelly Bypass

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore

    13.1 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 20: Claremore, Pryor Creek

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Will Rogers Boulevard

    1831 ft · 39 sec · East Will Rogers Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Dorothy Avenue

    1974 ft · 1 min · North Dorothy Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    670 ft · 18 sec · East 9th Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Maiden Lane

    110 m · 7 sec · Maiden Lane

  21. 21

    Continue on North Sioux Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Sioux Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Clem McSpadden Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Clem McSpadden Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

  24. 24

    Continue on Walnut Street

    2521 ft · 58 sec · Walnut Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    968 ft · 33 sec · West 6th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
101 mi · 66%
Skelly Bypass
18.5 mi · 12%
Clem McSpadden Highway
10.2 mi · 7%
Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
5.69 mi · 4%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.56 mi · 3%
North Sioux Avenue
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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
133 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristow
01h 25m from Midwest City
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Midwest City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Chelsea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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 76.6 miles from Midwest City and 76.7 miles from Chelsea.

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

The direct path is about 133 miles (214 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.49 one way or $40.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Midwest City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Chelsea.

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 Chelsea. Straight-line distance: 133 mi (214.04 km).

Midwest City

#1 Midwest City

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Chelsea

City in Oklahoma, US

Population1,877
Coordinates36.5356500, -95.4324700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Midwest City (-97.3967, 35.44951)
End: Chelsea (-95.43247, 36.53565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.48 L · about $20.49
Round trip
$40.98
10.82 gal · 40.96 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.49 $40.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.04 $46.08
Premium $4.63 $25.02 $50.04
Diesel $5.42 $29.30 $58.59

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Midwest City and Chelsea. The current time is 12:56:14.

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.