How far is Sallisaw, OK from Midwest City, OK?
The driving distance from Sallisaw, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sallisaw and Midwest City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sallisaw and Midwest City.
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Start on the route
11 m · 1 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Wheeler Street
3056 ft · 1 min · North Wheeler Street
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Turn right onto South Opdyke Street
1035 ft · 30 sec · South Opdyke Street
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Turn right onto East Iola Avenue
2659 ft · 1 min · East Iola Avenue
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Continue on West Ruth Avenue
2720 ft · 1 min · West Ruth Avenue
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Turn left onto Kerr Boulevard
92 m · 10 sec · Kerr Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
1418 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
65.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.3 mi · 1 hr 17 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 Sallisaw 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
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.3 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sallisaw and Partly Sunny then 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 Sallisaw to Midwest City?
The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Clearview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Sallisaw and 76.4 miles from Midwest City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 $20.41 one way or $40.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sallisaw and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midwest City.
Stop Ideas Near Clearview
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 Clearview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sallisaw and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 146.85 mi (236.33 km).
#1 Sallisaw
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 8,453 |
| Coordinates | 35.4603700, -94.7874500 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.41 | $40.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.96 | $45.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.93 | $49.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.19 | $58.37 |
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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