How far is Midwest City, OK from Nowata, OK?
The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Nowata, OK is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midwest City and Nowata.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City and Nowata.
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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
10.9 mi · 14 min · Skelly Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Owasso
2602 ft · 34 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 169 North: Owasso
3156 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
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Continue on Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
18.4 mi · 22 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
33 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midwest City and Nowata.
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 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Midwest City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Nowata.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midwest City to Nowata?
The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 78.4 miles from Midwest City and 78.4 miles from Nowata.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.94 one way or $41.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Midwest City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Nowata.
Stop Ideas Near Bristow
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 Bristow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Nowata. Straight-line distance: 130.83 mi (210.55 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 Nowata
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,544 |
| Coordinates | 36.7006500, -95.6380300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nowata (-95.63803, 36.70065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.94 | $41.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.58 | $51.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.94 | $59.89 |
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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