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

The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Panama, OK is about 176.2 miles (283.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.16 mi
03h 08m
Flight
154.83 mi
249.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.83 mi
Kilometers
249.18 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.16 mi
Kilometers
283.5 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Panama
Mon, Jun 1, 2:08 AM CDT
Return by in Midwest City
Mon, Jun 1, 5:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midwest City
2026-05-31T23:00
Arrive Panama
Mon, Jun 1, 2:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midwest City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dewar
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Midwest City
87.9 mi
01h 34m
To Panama
88.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph S
Destination
92°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    65.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kerr Boulevard

    20 mi · 24 min · Kerr Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right

    109 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    608 ft · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
141 mi · 80%
Kerr Boulevard
24.8 mi · 14%
Tinker Diagonal
4.91 mi · 3%
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.44 mi · 1%
Southeast 29th Street
1 mi · 1%
South Midwest Boulevard
0.99 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 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.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dewar
01h 34m from Midwest City
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Midwest City and Sunny near Panama.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.2 miles (283.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Dewar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Midwest City and 88.2 miles from Panama.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.56 one way or $47.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dewar

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

77 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Panama. Straight-line distance: 154.83 mi (249.18 km).

Midwest City

#1 Midwest City

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Population57,407
Coordinates35.4495100, -97.3967000
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
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#2 Panama

Town in Oklahoma

Population1,358
Coordinates35.1673200, -94.6724500
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Midwest City (-97.3967, 35.44951)
End: Panama (-94.67245, 35.16732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.53 L · about $23.56
Round trip
$47.11
12.44 gal · 47.06 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.56 $47.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.49 $52.98
Premium $4.63 $28.77 $57.54
Diesel $5.42 $33.68 $67.36

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Midwest City and Panama. The current time is 23:00:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.