How far is Midwest City, OK from Jay, OK?
The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Jay, OK is about 185.2 miles (298 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midwest City and Jay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City and Jay.
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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
28.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 28: Chelsea, South Grand Lake, Adair
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Exact Coins Only
117 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
10 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto E0400 Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · E0400 Road
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Continue on N4390 Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · N4390 Road
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Turn slight left
712 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on E0420 Road
1.5 km · 2 min · E0420 Road
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Continue on Strang Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Strang Road
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Continue on Broadway
2883 ft · 57 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Wood Street
653 ft · 18 sec · Wood Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road
97 m · 6 sec · Ridge Road
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Continue on E0420 Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · E0420 Road
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Turn straight
1335 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight
13.5 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
7 m · 2 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 Jay.
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 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Midwest City and Partly Sunny near Jay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midwest City to Jay?
The road trip is about 185.2 miles (298 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Sapulpa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Midwest City and 92.7 miles from Jay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.77 one way or $49.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Midwest City and Partly Sunny near Jay.
Stop Ideas Near Sapulpa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sapulpa.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Guthrie, OK
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Jay. Straight-line distance: 160.18 mi (257.79 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 Jay
City in and county seat of Delaware County, Oklahoma
| Population | 2,533 |
| Coordinates | 36.4211900, -94.7969000 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jay (-94.7969, 36.42119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.77 | $49.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.85 | $55.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.25 | $60.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.41 | $70.83 |
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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