How far is Nowata, OK from Midwest City, OK?
The driving distance from Nowata, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nowata and Midwest City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nowata and Midwest City.
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Start on Maple Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Maple Street
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Continue straight
33 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
20.6 mi · 25 min
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Continue on US 169 South: Owasso
20.9 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
2351 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass
10.9 mi · 14 min · Skelly Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
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Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
1865 ft · 27 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
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Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
1128 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
2922 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Tinker Diagonal
2 mi · 2 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Take the exit slight right toward Del City, Midwest City
705 ft · 19 sec
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Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
2594 ft · 58 sec · Southeast 15th Street
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Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street
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Turn right onto Felix Place
35 m · 7 sec · Felix Place
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Turn right
10 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
10 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nowata and Midwest City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny leaving Nowata and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Midwest City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nowata to Midwest City?
The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Bristow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Nowata and 79.1 miles from Midwest City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.06 one way or $42.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny around Nowata and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Midwest City.
Stop Ideas Near Bristow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bristow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nowata and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 130.83 mi (210.55 km).
#1 Nowata
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,544 |
| Coordinates | 36.7006500, -95.6380300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midwest City
The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 57,407 |
| Coordinates | 35.4495100, -97.3967000 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-97.396707, 35.449454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $21.06 | $42.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.68 | $47.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.72 | $51.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.11 | $60.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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