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

The driving distance from Pawhuska, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
148.61 mi
02h 24m
Flight
102.9 mi
165.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.9 mi
Kilometers
165.6 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.61 mi
Kilometers
239.17 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midwest City
Wed, May 13, 11:13 PM CDT
Return by in Pawhuska
Thu, May 14, 1:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pawhuska
2026-05-13T20:49
Arrive Midwest City
Wed, May 13, 11:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pawhuska
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
Red Rock
OK

Human settlement in Noble County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Pawhuska
74.2 mi
01h 12m
To Midwest City
74.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leahy Avenue

    82 m · 14 sec · Leahy Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    75 m · 13 sec · East 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kihekah Avenue

    1348 ft · 37 sec · Kihekah Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kihekah Avenue

    67 m · 9 sec · Kihekah Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    31.1 mi · 38 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    24.8 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1409 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    72 mi · 1 hr 12 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    1865 ft · 27 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    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

  14. 14

    Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street

    2922 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Tinker Diagonal

    2 mi · 2 min · Tinker Diagonal

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Del City, Midwest City

    705 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street

    2594 ft · 58 sec · Southeast 15th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Southeast 15th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Felix Place

    35 m · 7 sec · Felix Place

  22. 22

    Turn right

    10 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    10 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pawhuska 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
77.3 mi · 52%
East Main Street
56.9 mi · 38%
Shannon Miller Parkway
4.12 mi · 3%
Southeast 15th Street
2.03 mi · 1%
Tinker Diagonal
1.95 mi · 1%
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

72 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
102.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Rock
01h 12m from Pawhuska
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pawhuska and Sunny near Midwest City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Red Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Pawhuska and 74.4 miles from Midwest City.

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

The direct path is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pawhuska and Sunny near Midwest City.

Stop Ideas Near Red Rock

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

68 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

112 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

114 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pawhuska and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 102.9 mi (165.6 km).

Pawhuska

#1 Pawhuska

City in Oklahoma

Population3,371
Coordinates36.6678400, -96.3372300
Altitude250
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: Leahy Avenue (-96.336952, 36.6678)
End: (-97.396707, 35.449454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.85 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.69
10.48 gal · 39.7 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.84 $39.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.32 $44.63
Premium $4.63 $24.24 $48.47
Diesel $5.42 $28.37 $56.75

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Pawhuska and Midwest City. The current time is 20:49:09.

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.