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

The driving distance from Sulphur, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
87.69 mi
01h 32m
Flight
69.43 mi
111.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.43 mi
Kilometers
111.74 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.69 mi
Kilometers
141.12 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midwest City
Thu, Apr 16, 2:36 AM CDT
Return by in Sulphur
Thu, Apr 16, 4:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulphur
2026-04-16T01:04
Arrive Midwest City
Thu, Apr 16, 2:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sulphur
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
Wayne
OK

Town in McClain County, Oklahoma

From Sulphur
44.4 mi
00h 46m
To Midwest City
43.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue

    26 m · 9 sec · West Vinita Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    583 ft · 17 sec · West 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    11.7 mi · 17 min · West Broadway Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City

    1434 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.9 mi · 8 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

    11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    34.1 mi · 36 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith

    1346 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tinker Diagonal

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Del City, Midwest City

    705 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street

    2594 ft · 58 sec · Southeast 15th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast 15th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Felix Place

    35 m · 7 sec · Felix Place

  19. 19

    Turn right

    10 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    10 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sulphur 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
47.3 mi · 54%
West Broadway Avenue
11.7 mi · 13%
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 13%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 8%
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdo
5.73 mi · 7%
Tinker Diagonal
2.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

34.1 mi · 00h 36m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
69.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
00h 46m from Sulphur
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sulphur 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 Sulphur to Midwest City?

The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Sulphur and 43.3 miles from Midwest City.

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

The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.70 one way or $23.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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

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

RAIL

Purcell

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

Pauls Valley

21 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Norman

35 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 69.43 mi (111.74 km).

Sulphur

#1 Sulphur

City in Oklahoma

Population4,990
Coordinates34.5078700, -96.9683500
Altitude305
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: (-96.968303, 34.507865)
End: (-97.396707, 35.449454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.71 L · about $11.70
Round trip
$23.40
6.18 gal · 23.42 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.70 $23.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.16 $26.32
Premium $4.63 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $5.42 $16.73 $33.46

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sulphur and Midwest City. The current time is 01:04:15.

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.