How far is Okemah, OK from Midwest City, OK?
The driving distance from Okemah, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Oklahoma, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Okemah and Midwest City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Okemah and Midwest City.
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Start on West Atlanta Street
20 m · 5 sec · West Atlanta Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
137 m · 25 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
1515 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Woody Guthrie Boulevard
3066 ft · 1 min · Woody Guthrie Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
1359 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
56.4 mi · 58 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
5.2 mi · 6 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Take the exit slight right
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
114 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto South Douglas Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street
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Turn left 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 Okemah 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.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
56.4 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Okemah and Partly Sunny near Midwest City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Okemah to Midwest City?
The road trip is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Okemah and 32.7 miles from Midwest City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Okemah and Partly Sunny near Midwest City.
Stop Ideas Near Johnson
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 Johnson.
Norman
Santa Fe Depot
Purcell
Guthrie, OK
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Okemah and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 61.47 mi (98.92 km).
#1 Okemah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,048 |
| Coordinates | 35.4325900, -96.3050100 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.68 | $21.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
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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