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

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.09 mi
00h 36m
Flight
15.86 mi
25.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.86 mi
Kilometers
25.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.09 mi
Kilometers
29.12 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midwest City
Wed, Apr 22, 5:40 PM CDT
Return by in Norman
Wed, Apr 22, 6:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-22T17:03
Arrive Midwest City
Wed, Apr 22, 5:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norman
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
Moore
OK

The most populous city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

From Norman
9 mi
00h 18m
To Midwest City
9.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2334 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street

    20 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    2627 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 12th Avenue Northeast

    5 mi · 8 min · 12th Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Sooner Road

    10.5 mi · 17 min · Sooner Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southeast 15th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Felix Place

    35 m · 7 sec · Felix Place

  8. 8

    Turn right

    10 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    10 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sooner Road
10.5 mi · 58%
12th Avenue Northeast
4.99 mi · 28%
Southeast 15th Street
1.53 mi · 8%
East Main Street
0.95 mi · 5%
Felix Place
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Sooner Road

Continue on Sooner Road

10.5 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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore
00h 18m from Norman
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Norman and Mostly Cloudy near Midwest City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Moore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Norman and 9.1 miles from Midwest City.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Norman and Mostly Cloudy near Midwest City.

Stop Ideas Near Moore

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

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

RAIL

Norman

14 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Purcell

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

Guthrie, OK

60 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 15.86 mi (25.53 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Midwest City

#2 Midwest City

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Population57,407
Coordinates35.4495100, -97.3967000
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)
End: (-97.396707, 35.449454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $2.42
Round trip
$4.85
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.42 $4.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.73 $5.45
Premium $4.63 $2.96 $5.92
Diesel $5.42 $3.47 $6.93

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Midwest City. The current time is 17:03:46.

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.