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

The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Purcell, OK is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
38.43 mi
00h 49m
Flight
30.18 mi
48.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.18 mi
Kilometers
48.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.43 mi
Kilometers
61.84 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Purcell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM CDT
Return by in Midwest City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midwest City
2026-04-23T00:22
Arrive Purcell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Norman
OK

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

From Midwest City
19.2 mi
00h 25m
To Purcell
19.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.2 mi · 10 min · Southeast 15th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South I-35 Service Road

    653 ft · 13 sec · South I-35 Service Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    800 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge

    1.2 km · 52 sec · McCall Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward Purcell, Lexington

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on North Green Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1475 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
17.7 mi · 46%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 18%
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdo
5.56 mi · 14%
Southeast 15th Street
5.16 mi · 13%
North Green Avenue
1.87 mi · 5%
McCall Bridge
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

11.9 mi · 00h 13m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
30.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norman
00h 25m from Midwest City
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Midwest City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Purcell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Norman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Midwest City and 19.2 miles from Purcell.

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

The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Midwest City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Purcell.

Stop Ideas Near Norman

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

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

RAIL

Norman

200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Santa Fe Depot

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

Pauls Valley

57 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Purcell. Straight-line distance: 30.18 mi (48.57 km).

Midwest City

#1 Midwest City

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Purcell

City in Oklahoma

Population6,391
Coordinates35.0136800, -97.3611400
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Midwest City (-97.3967, 35.44951)
End: Purcell (-97.36114, 35.01368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.13 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.72 gal · 10.26 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.79 $11.58
Premium $4.63 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $5.42 $7.36 $14.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Midwest City and Purcell. The current time is 00:22:17.

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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.