How far is Midwest City, OK from Elk City, OK?
The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Elk City, OK is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midwest City and Elk City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City and Elk City.
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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
64.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
24.1 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail
10.6 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward East 7th Street
1593 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto North Eastern Avenue
74 m · 12 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midwest City and Elk City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
64.9 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Midwest City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elk City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midwest City to Elk City?
The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Bridgeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Midwest City and 59.3 miles from Elk City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113 miles (181.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.83 one way or $31.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Midwest City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elk City.
Stop Ideas Near Bridgeport
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 Bridgeport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Elk City. Straight-line distance: 113.05 mi (181.94 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 Elk City
City in Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 11,577 |
| Coordinates | 35.4119900, -99.4042600 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elk City (-99.40426, 35.41199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.83 | $31.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.80 | $35.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.33 | $38.67 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.63 | $45.27 |
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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