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

The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Roland, OK is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
170.39 mi
02h 59m
Flight
162.25 mi
261.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.25 mi
Kilometers
261.12 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.39 mi
Kilometers
274.21 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 PM CDT
Return by in Midwest City
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midwest City
2026-04-23T13:26
Arrive Roland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Dewar
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Midwest City
85 mi
01h 29m
To Roland
85.4 mi
01h 29m

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
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    83.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Roland, Fort Smith

    2140 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto West Ray Fine Boulevard

    2850 ft · 46 sec · West Ray Fine Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Roland Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Roland Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street

    877 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
159 mi · 93%
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%
South Roland Road
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

83.2 mi · 01h 25m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
162.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dewar
01h 29m from Midwest City
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Midwest City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Dewar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from Midwest City and 85.4 miles from Roland.

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

The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261.1 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.76 one way or $45.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Roland. Straight-line distance: 162.25 mi (261.12 km).

Midwest City

#1 Midwest City

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Roland

Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA

Population4,020
Coordinates35.4212000, -94.5146600
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Midwest City (-97.3967, 35.44951)
End: Roland (-94.51466, 35.4212)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.76 L · about $22.76
Round trip
$45.52
12.02 gal · 45.52 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.76 $45.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.60 $51.19
Premium $4.63 $27.80 $55.59
Diesel $5.42 $32.54 $65.09

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 Roland. The current time is 13:26:27.

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.