How far is Midwest City, OK from Pawhuska, OK?
The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Pawhuska, OK is about 148 miles (238.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Noble County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midwest City and Pawhuska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City and Pawhuska.
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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
5.4 mi · 6 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
72 mi · 1 hr 12 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Tonkawa, Ponca City
996 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto West South Avenue
18.8 mi · 23 min · West South Avenue
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
31.2 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto Kihekah Avenue
59 m · 6 sec · Kihekah Avenue
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Continue on Kihekah Avenue
1348 ft · 38 sec · Kihekah Avenue
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
75 m · 16 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn left onto Leahy Avenue
82 m · 12 sec · Leahy Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leahy Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midwest City and Pawhuska.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
72 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Midwest City and Sunny near Pawhuska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midwest City to Pawhuska?
The road trip is about 148 miles (238.2 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Red Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Midwest City and 74 miles from Pawhuska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.77 one way or $39.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Midwest City and Sunny near Pawhuska.
Stop Ideas Near Red Rock
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 Red Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Pawhuska. Straight-line distance: 102.9 mi (165.6 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 Pawhuska
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,371 |
| Coordinates | 36.6678400, -96.3372300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pawhuska (-96.33723, 36.66784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.77 | $39.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.23 | $44.46 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.14 | $48.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.27 | $56.53 |
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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