How far is Waurika, OK from Midwest City, OK?
The driving distance from Waurika, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waurika and Midwest City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waurika and Midwest City.
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Start on East B Avenue
23 m · 5 sec · East B Avenue
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Turn right onto Elm Street
753 ft · 39 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto East D Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East D Avenue
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Turn left onto Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street
15.6 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street
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Keep slight right
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left
17.2 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
2339 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.5 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Continue on Will Rogers Expressway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
1693 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Take the exit slight right toward Del City, Midwest City
705 ft · 19 sec
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Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
2594 ft · 58 sec · Southeast 15th Street
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Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street
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Turn right 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 Waurika and Midwest City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waurika 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 Waurika to Midwest City?
The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Ninnekah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Waurika and 59.3 miles from Midwest City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.56 one way or $31.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waurika and Sunny near Midwest City.
Stop Ideas Near Ninnekah
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 Ninnekah.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waurika and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 94.94 mi (152.79 km).
#1 Waurika
Town in Oklahoma
| Population | 1,865 |
| Coordinates | 34.1670400, -97.9975400 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| 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: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.56 | $31.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.50 | $35.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.26 | $44.51 |
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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