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

The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Hennessey, OK is about 70.2 miles (113 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
70.23 mi
01h 31m
Flight
53.56 mi
86.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.56 mi
Kilometers
86.2 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.23 mi
Kilometers
113.03 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hennessey
Sat, May 30, 7:35 PM CDT
Return by in Midwest City
Sat, May 30, 9:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midwest City
2026-05-30T18:03
Arrive Hennessey
Sat, May 30, 7:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Okarche
OK

Town in Canadian and Kingfisher counties in Oklahoma, United States

From Midwest City
35.1 mi
00h 46m
To Hennessey
35.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
93°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Tinker Diagonal

  8. 8

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East, OK 3 West: Tulsa

    2671 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Lake Hefner Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lake Hefner Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 3 West: Northwest Expressway

    1454 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest Expressway

    27.3 mi · 36 min · Northwest Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    18.1 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Continue on North Chisholm Avenue

    944 ft · 23 sec · North Chisholm Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    953 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    767 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Expressway
45.4 mi · 65%
North Chisholm Avenue
9.03 mi · 13%
Crosstown Expressway
5.57 mi · 8%
Tinker Diagonal
2.96 mi · 4%
Will Rogers Expressway
2.92 mi · 4%
Southeast 15th Street
1.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Expressway

Turn left onto Northwest Expressway

27.3 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okarche
00h 46m from Midwest City
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Midwest City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hennessey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (113 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Okarche is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Midwest City and 35.1 miles from Hennessey.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Midwest City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hennessey.

Stop Ideas Near Okarche

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Guthrie, OK

52 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Norman

74 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

97 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Hennessey. Straight-line distance: 53.56 mi (86.2 km).

Midwest City

#1 Midwest City

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Hennessey

Town in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, United States

Population2,225
Coordinates36.1092000, -97.8986700
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: Midwest City (-97.3967, 35.44951)
End: Hennessey (-97.89867, 36.1092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.38 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.96 gal · 18.76 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.56 $21.12
Premium $4.63 $11.47 $22.94
Diesel $5.42 $13.43 $26.86

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Midwest City and Hennessey. The current time is 18:03:51.

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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.