How far is Rush Springs, OK from Midwest City, OK?

The driving distance from Rush Springs, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (90 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
67.64 mi
01h 08m
Flight
55.91 mi
89.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.91 mi
Kilometers
89.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.64 mi
Kilometers
108.85 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midwest City
Sat, May 30, 4:18 AM CDT
Return by in Rush Springs
Sat, May 30, 5:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rush Springs
2026-05-30T03:10
Arrive Midwest City
Sat, May 30, 4:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rush Springs
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
Bridge Creek
OK

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

From Rush Springs
33.9 mi
00h 34m
To Midwest City
33.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rush Springs and Midwest City.

  1. 1

    Start on Blakeley Avenue

    2701 ft · 54 sec · Blakeley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City

    2339 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    26.5 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  7. 7

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

    1693 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    5.8 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 Rush Springs 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.5 mi · 39%
Blakeley Avenue
13.9 mi · 21%
Will Rogers Expressway
12.3 mi · 18%
Crosstown Expressway
5.76 mi · 9%
Tinker Diagonal
2.49 mi · 4%
Southeast 15th Street
2.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

26.5 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
55.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridge Creek
00h 34m from Rush Springs
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rush Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midwest City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rush Springs to Midwest City?

The road trip is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Bridge Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Rush Springs and 33.7 miles from Midwest City.

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

The direct path is about 55.9 miles (90 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rush Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midwest City.

Stop Ideas Near Bridge Creek

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

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

RAIL

Norman

27 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Purcell

43 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Pauls Valley

72 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rush Springs and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 55.91 mi (89.98 km).

Rush Springs

#1 Rush Springs

City in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,252
Coordinates34.7825700, -97.9569800
Altitude412
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: Blakeley Avenue (-97.956981, 34.782752)
End: (-97.396707, 35.449454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.03 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.78 gal · 18.06 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.18 $20.36
Premium $4.63 $11.05 $22.11
Diesel $5.42 $12.94 $25.88

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Rush Springs and Midwest City. The current time is 03:10:40.

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.