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

The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Tecumseh, OK is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.98 mi
00h 43m
Flight
29.11 mi
46.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.11 mi
Kilometers
46.85 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.98 mi
Kilometers
56.29 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tecumseh
Wed, May 13, 6:29 PM CDT
Return by in Midwest City
Wed, May 13, 7:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midwest City
2026-05-13T17:46
Arrive Tecumseh
Wed, May 13, 6:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Midwest City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
McLoud
OK

City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Midwest City
17.5 mi
00h 21m
To Tecumseh
17.5 mi
00h 21m

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
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

    1796 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Tecumseh

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    43 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Gordon Cooper Drive

    3102 ft · 1 min · South Gordon Cooper Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    2171 ft · 56 sec · North Broadway Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 46%
US 177 South
9.35 mi · 27%
Tinker Diagonal
4.91 mi · 14%
Southeast 29th Street
1 mi · 3%
South Midwest Boulevard
0.99 mi · 3%
South Douglas Boulevard
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

16.2 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLoud
00h 21m from Midwest City
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Midwest City and Sunny near Tecumseh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McLoud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Midwest City and 17.5 miles from Tecumseh.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McLoud

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

40 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Guthrie, OK

58 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Tecumseh. Straight-line distance: 29.11 mi (46.85 km).

Midwest City

#1 Midwest City

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Tecumseh

City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population6,641
Coordinates35.2578500, -96.9366900
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Midwest City (-97.3967, 35.44951)
End: Tecumseh (-96.93669, 35.25785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.67 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.46 gal · 9.34 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.24 $10.48
Premium $4.63 $5.69 $11.38
Diesel $5.42 $6.66 $13.32

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 Tecumseh. The current time is 17:46:15.

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.