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

The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Okmulgee, OK is about 97.6 miles (157 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
97.55 mi
01h 48m
Flight
81.64 mi
131.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.64 mi
Kilometers
131.38 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.55 mi
Kilometers
156.99 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Okmulgee
Wed, May 13, 12:36 PM CDT
Return by in Midwest City
Wed, May 13, 2:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midwest City
2026-05-13T10:47
Arrive Okmulgee
Wed, May 13, 12:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Cromwell
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Midwest City
48.7 mi
00h 54m
To Okmulgee
48.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 9 sec · Felix Place

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southeast 15th Street

    2410 ft · 54 sec · Southeast 15th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Midwest Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Midwest Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast 29th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast 29th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Douglas Boulevard

    2175 ft · 49 sec · South Douglas Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on South Douglas Boulevard

    87 m · 5 sec · South Douglas Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2001 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Tinker Diagonal

  11. 11

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, Okmulgee

    1289 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · Indian Nation Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on South Wood Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Wood Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    25 m · 4 sec · East 6th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.5 mi · 77%
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.2 mi · 10%
Tinker Diagonal
4.91 mi · 5%
Indian Nation Turnpike
1.95 mi · 2%
South Wood Drive
1.44 mi · 1%
Southeast 29th Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

75.5 mi · 01h 17m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
81.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cromwell
00h 54m from Midwest City
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Midwest City and Sunny near Okmulgee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Midwest City and 48.8 miles from Okmulgee.

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

The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Midwest City and Sunny near Okmulgee.

Stop Ideas Near Cromwell

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

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

RAIL

Purcell

89 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Norman

90 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Pauls Valley

96 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

97 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Okmulgee. Straight-line distance: 81.64 mi (131.38 km).

Midwest City

#1 Midwest City

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Okmulgee

City in Oklahoma

Population11,615
Coordinates35.6234400, -95.9605500
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Midwest City (-97.3967, 35.44951)
End: Okmulgee (-95.96055, 35.62344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.03 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.05
6.88 gal · 26.06 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.03 $26.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.65 $29.30
Premium $4.63 $15.91 $31.82
Diesel $5.42 $18.63 $37.26

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Midwest City and Okmulgee. The current time is 10:47:51.

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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.