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

The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Woodward, OK is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
146.3 mi
02h 48m
Flight
130.61 mi
210.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.61 mi
Kilometers
210.2 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.3 mi
Kilometers
235.44 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodward
Thu, Apr 16, 1:10 AM CDT
Return by in Midwest City
Thu, Apr 16, 3:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midwest City
2026-04-15T22:22
Arrive Woodward
Thu, Apr 16, 1:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Watonga
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Midwest City
73.1 mi
01h 24m
To Woodward
73.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Southeast 15th Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Tinker Diagonal

    550 ft · 15 sec · Tinker Diagonal

  6. 6

    Continue on I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City

    526 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Tinker Diagonal

  8. 8

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    38.5 mi · 40 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga

    1481 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    147 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue on North Broadway Avenue

    13.5 mi · 15 min · North Broadway Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on South Clarence Nash Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Russworm Street

    9.6 mi · 11 min · West Russworm Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    2829 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    3246 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    1 km · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    1851 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    1.3 km · 57 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 49 sec · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    2027 ft · 26 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    23.6 mi · 27 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  34. 34

    Continue on 9th Street

    2671 ft · 1 min · 9th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Oklahoma Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · Oklahoma Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oklahoma Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
36 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 26%
South Main Street
33.6 mi · 23%
West Russworm Street
29.3 mi · 20%
North Broadway Avenue
14.4 mi · 10%
US 281 Spur North
8.97 mi · 6%
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highwa
8.36 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

38.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
130.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watonga
01h 24m from Midwest City
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Midwest City and Sunny near Woodward.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Watonga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Midwest City and 73.2 miles from Woodward.

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

The direct path is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.54 one way or $39.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Midwest City and Sunny near Woodward.

Stop Ideas Near Watonga

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

89 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

112 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Woodward. Straight-line distance: 130.61 mi (210.2 km).

Midwest City

#1 Midwest City

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Woodward

City in Oklahoma

Population11,876
Coordinates36.4336500, -99.3903900
Altitude582
CountryUnited States
Start: Midwest City (-97.3967, 35.44951)
End: Woodward (-99.39039, 36.43365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.54 L · about $19.54
Round trip
$39.08
10.32 gal · 39.08 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.54 $39.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.98 $43.95
Premium $4.63 $23.87 $47.73
Diesel $5.42 $27.94 $55.88

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Midwest City and Woodward. The current time is 22:22:05.

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.