How far is Oklahoma City, OK from Midwest City, OK?
The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oklahoma City and Midwest City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City and Midwest City.
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Start on North Robinson Avenue
1971 ft · 2 min · North Robinson Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 5th Street
1015 ft · 33 sec · Northwest 5th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast 5th Street
1174 ft · 28 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 235
20 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 235 South, US 77 South
884 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway
1.2 km · 54 sec · Centennial Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto Crosstown Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
2.5 mi · 3 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 · 1 min · 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 Oklahoma City and Midwest City.
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.
Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
2.49 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City to Midwest City?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Smith Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Oklahoma City and 3.9 miles from Midwest City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (11 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Oklahoma City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Midwest City.
Stop Ideas Near Smith Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 6.85 mi (11.03 km).
#1 Oklahoma City
The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
| Population | 655,057 |
| Coordinates | 35.4675600, -97.5164300 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.19 | $2.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.30 | $2.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.52 | $3.03 |
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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