How far is Midwest City, OK from Idabel, OK?
The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Idabel, OK is about 234.9 miles (378 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midwest City and Idabel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City and Idabel.
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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 · 9 sec · Felix Place
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Turn right onto Southeast 15th Street
2410 ft · 54 sec · Southeast 15th Street
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Turn right onto South Midwest Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · South Midwest Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast 29th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast 29th Street
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Turn right onto South Douglas Boulevard
2175 ft · 49 sec · South Douglas Boulevard
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Continue on South Douglas Boulevard
87 m · 5 sec · South Douglas Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2001 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal
4.9 mi · 5 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike South: McAlester, Dallas
2459 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
104.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Continue on Jake Pulliam Bypass
30.1 mi · 35 min · Jake Pulliam Bypass
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
113 m · 15 sec · Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
116 m · 12 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
534 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midwest City and Idabel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Indian Nation Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
104 mi · 01h 44m
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 Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Idabel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midwest City to Idabel?
The road trip is about 234.9 miles (378 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
McAlester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Midwest City and 117.4 miles from Idabel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.39 one way or $62.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Midwest City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Idabel.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Idabel. Straight-line distance: 181.26 mi (291.71 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 Idabel
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 6,876 |
| Coordinates | 33.8956600, -94.8263300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Idabel (-94.82633, 33.89566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.39 | $62.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.31 | $70.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.34 | $76.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $44.89 | $89.78 |
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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