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

The driving distance from Watonga, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
75.09 mi
01h 17m
Flight
63.27 mi
101.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.27 mi
Kilometers
101.82 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.09 mi
Kilometers
120.85 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midwest City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM CDT
Return by in Watonga
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Watonga
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Midwest City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Watonga
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
El Reno
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Watonga
37.5 mi
00h 38m
To Midwest City
37.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Noble Avenue

    1285 ft · 51 sec · North Noble Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Russworm Street

    1821 ft · 54 sec · West Russworm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Clarence Nash Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2547 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2246 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1174 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

    1605 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    38.5 mi · 40 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tinker Diagonal

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Del City, Midwest City

    705 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street

    2594 ft · 58 sec · Southeast 15th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast 15th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Felix Place

    35 m · 7 sec · Felix Place

  18. 18

    Turn right

    10 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    10 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Watonga 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 51%
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
25.2 mi · 34%
Crosstown Expressway
5.76 mi · 8%
Tinker Diagonal
2.49 mi · 3%
Southeast 15th Street
2.03 mi · 3%
West Russworm Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

38.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Reno
00h 38m from Watonga
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Watonga and Mostly Cloudy near Midwest City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

El Reno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Watonga and 37.6 miles from Midwest City.

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

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.04 one way or $20.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Watonga and Mostly Cloudy near Midwest City.

Stop Ideas Near El Reno

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

58 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

61 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

79 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Watonga and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 63.27 mi (101.82 km).

Watonga

#1 Watonga

City in Oklahoma

Population2,842
Coordinates35.8447700, -98.4131300
Altitude462
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: North Noble Avenue (-98.41312, 35.84477)
End: (-97.396707, 35.449454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.03 L · about $10.04
Round trip
$20.07
5.3 gal · 20.06 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.04 $20.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.29 $22.57
Premium $4.63 $12.26 $24.51
Diesel $5.42 $14.35 $28.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Watonga and Midwest City. The current time is 00:54:16.

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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.