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

The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Okarche, OK is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
42.51 mi
00h 57m
Flight
37.76 mi
60.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.76 mi
Kilometers
60.77 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.51 mi
Kilometers
68.42 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Okarche
Wed, Apr 15, 2:35 PM CDT
Return by in Midwest City
Wed, Apr 15, 3:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midwest City
2026-04-15T13:37
Arrive Okarche
Wed, Apr 15, 2:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Bethany
OK

Village recorded in the New Testament as the home of the siblings Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, as well as that of Simon the Leper

From Midwest City
21.3 mi
00h 28m
To Okarche
21.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.7 mi · 35 min · Northwest Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oklahoma Avenue

    34 m · 5 sec · Oklahoma Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oklahoma Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Expressway
26.7 mi · 63%
Crosstown Expressway
5.57 mi · 13%
Tinker Diagonal
2.96 mi · 7%
Will Rogers Expressway
2.92 mi · 7%
Southeast 15th Street
1.94 mi · 5%
Lake Hefner Parkway
1.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Expressway

Turn left onto Northwest Expressway

26.7 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethany
00h 28m from Midwest City
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Midwest City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Okarche.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Midwest City and 21.3 miles from Okarche.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Midwest City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Okarche.

Stop Ideas Near Bethany

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

37 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

44 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Okarche. Straight-line distance: 37.76 mi (60.77 km).

Midwest City

#1 Midwest City

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Okarche

Town in Canadian and Kingfisher counties in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,334
Coordinates35.7258800, -97.9764400
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Start: Midwest City (-97.3967, 35.44951)
End: Okarche (-97.97644, 35.72588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.68 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
3 gal · 11.36 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.39 $12.78
Premium $4.63 $6.94 $13.88
Diesel $5.42 $8.12 $16.25

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Midwest City and Okarche. The current time is 13:37:55.

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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.