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

The driving distance from Okarche, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
45.62 mi
00h 54m
Flight
37.76 mi
60.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.76 mi
Kilometers
60.77 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.62 mi
Kilometers
73.42 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midwest City
Wed, Apr 15, 12:30 PM CDT
Return by in Okarche
Wed, Apr 15, 1:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okarche
2026-04-15T11:35
Arrive Midwest City
Wed, Apr 15, 12:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Okarche
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
Bethany
OK

Village recorded in the New Testament as the home of the siblings Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, as well as that of Simon the Leper

From Okarche
21.2 mi
00h 27m
To Midwest City
24.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oklahoma Avenue

    34 m · 12 sec · Oklahoma Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway

    24.2 mi · 32 min · Northwest Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward OK 3 East, OK 74 South

    1166 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lake Hefner Parkway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Lake Hefner Parkway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 East: Fort Smith

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Crosstown Expressway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tinker Diagonal

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Del City, Midwest City

    705 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street

    2594 ft · 58 sec · Southeast 15th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast 15th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Felix Place

    35 m · 7 sec · Felix Place

  14. 14

    Turn right

    10 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    10 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Expressway
24.2 mi · 53%
Crosstown Expressway
5.58 mi · 12%
Will Rogers Expressway
2.87 mi · 6%
Tinker Diagonal
2.49 mi · 5%
Main Street
2.36 mi · 5%
Southeast 15th Street
2.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Expressway

24.2 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethany
00h 27m from Okarche
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Okarche and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Midwest City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Okarche and 24.5 miles from Midwest City.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Okarche and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Midwest City.

Stop Ideas Near Bethany

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

37 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

44 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

62 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Okarche and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 37.76 mi (60.77 km).

Okarche

#1 Okarche

Town in Canadian and Kingfisher counties in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,334
Coordinates35.7258800, -97.9764400
Altitude379
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: Oklahoma Avenue (-97.976438, 35.725779)
End: (-97.396707, 35.449454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.09 L · about $6.10
Round trip
$12.19
3.22 gal · 12.18 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.10 $12.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.86 $13.71
Premium $4.63 $7.45 $14.89
Diesel $5.42 $8.72 $17.44

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Okarche and Midwest City. The current time is 11:35:38.

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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.