Origin
Calera, OK
Late night in Calera on Sunday
Local time
5:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Calera, OK to Midwest City, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 55m
Distance
146.5 mi
236 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Calera, OK
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Midwest City, OK
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Trip Overview
This 146.5-mile drive from Calera, OK to Midwest City, OK is a straightforward journey through the Great Plains, easily manageable as a single-day trip. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 55 minutes on the road, with an estimated fuel cost of around $23. The route primarily utilizes OK 48, OK 3W, and OK 3, offering a mixed driving experience. With only one recommended stop, this trip is ideal for those looking for an efficient drive with minimal disruption. The relatively short distance and clear route make it a practical choice for a quick transition between two points within Oklahoma.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.2 miles from Calera, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 48 | 39 mi | 48m |
| OK 3W | 36.5 mi | 43m |
| OK 3 | 21.2 mi | 24m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| US 177 | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| US 69 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| OK 78 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
OK 48
— 39 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calera, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on North McKinley Avenue
197 ft
·
13 sec
·
North McKinley Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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West Main Street
3
Turn left onto North Service Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Service Road
4
Take the ramp
237 ft
·
5 sec
Toward US 69 North, US 75 North
5
Merge onto US 69; US 75
7.5 mi
·
8 min
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US 69; US 75
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 69 Business South, US 75 Business South, OK 78: Durant
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto OK 78
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 78
Toward OK 78 North
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on OK 48
8.4 mi
·
10 min
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OK 48
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 48
84 ft
·
1 sec
·
OK 48
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 48
31 mi
·
37 min
·
OK 48
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto OK 3
21 mi
·
24 min
·
OK 3
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Take the exit onto OK 3W
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
OK 3W
Toward OK 3W West, OK 19 West: Shawnee, Pauls Valley
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on OK 3W
15 mi
·
17 min
·
OK 3W
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 177; OK 59
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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US 177; OK 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
17 mi
·
19 min
·
OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
16
Continue on US 177; OK 3W
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 177; OK 3W
17
Continue on US 177; US 270; OK 3W
9.4 mi
·
11 min
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US 177; US 270; OK 3W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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OK 3W; US 270
Toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3W; US 270
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 3W; US 270
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
Use the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 159B
23
Keep slight right at fork
375 ft
·
9 sec
24
Turn straight onto South Douglas Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Douglas Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
28
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2 hour and 55 minute duration, you can easily tackle this drive in one day. Consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $23, planning your fuel and rest stops is straightforward. Pay attention to the 39-mile stretch on OK 48; it's a good point to check your fuel level before heading into potentially longer sections with fewer services. This route's flexibility means you can adjust your timing based on your preference.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.2 miles from Calera, OK, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 32 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.2 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midwest City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Calera, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Calera, OK
This is one driving day of about 146.5 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Calera, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on OK 48 for about 39 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 121.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward US 69 Business South, US 75 Business South, OK 78: Durant
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 69 Business South, US 75 Business Sou...
6
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
OK 3
Turn left onto OK 3
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
71.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
OK 3W
Take the exit onto OK 3W toward OK 3W West, OK 19 West: Shawnee, Pauls Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward OK 3W West, OK 19 West: Shawnee, Pauls V...
7
121.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
|
OK 3W; US 270
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Okl...
8
121.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
|
OK 3W; US 270
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3W; US 270 toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklah...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.90 one way
$45.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.15 | $50.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.19 | $56.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.35 | $64.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.38 | $7.03 |
| Efficient EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.82 | $5.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.6 | 0 | $20.51 | $9.38 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Midwest City, OK
Late night in Midwest City on Sunday
Local time
5:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$18
near mile 146.5
View on nps.gov
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 70.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll find this drive to be a mixed bag, with 58% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39 miles on OK 48, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The road character shifts throughout the journey, moving from potentially more rural two-lane sections to faster highway segments. This variation means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind, but rather experience a dynamic drive that keeps things interesting as you progress toward Midwest City.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39 mi on OK 48.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 146.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.3 miles (OK 3): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.5 miles (OK 3W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Calera, OK and Midwest City, OK, road signs point toward Pauls Valley and Fort Smith.
Pauls Valley
71.5 mi in
|
~1h 26m
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via OK 3W
Fort Smith
121.5 mi in
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~2h 25m
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via OK 3W; US 270
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 146.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39 miles on OK 48. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Midwest City, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.3 miles (OK 3): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.5 miles (OK 3W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial and Chickasaw National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Midwest City, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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