This 112.6-mile journey from Cleveland, OK to Midwest City, OK is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, Cimarron Turnpike, and the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, with about 29% of the drive on these main roads. Expect a fuel cost of around $18 for this excursion. The route traverses the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward path through Oklahoma. With no planned stops in the data, this drive is best suited for those who prefer to reach their destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.3 miles from Cleveland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
37.3 mi
38m
Cimarron Turnpike
20.2 mi
18m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
9.6 mi
11m
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
7.9 mi
8m
Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway
5.3 mi
6m
North Country Club Road
5 mi
8m
Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi
4m
West 6th Avenue
3.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
— 37.3 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on this road
95 ft·8 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto West Pawnee Street
196 ft·12 sec·West Pawnee Street
3
Turn left onto North B Avenue
0.3 mi·58 sec·North B Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 64; OK 99
0.9 mi·1 min·West Caddo Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 64; OK 99
5.3 mi·6 min·Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn left onto OK 99
3.3 mi·3 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on OK 99
1.0 mi·1 min·5th Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 99
0.1 mi·12 sec·Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 412 West: EnidUse the left lane.
10
Merge onto US 412
20 mi·18 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur
7.9 mi·8 min·Cimarron Turnpike Spur
Exit 27Toward OK 312 West: StillwaterUse the right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward US 177 South
13
Merge onto US 177
279 ft·6 sec·North Washington Street
14
Turn right onto CR E0570
3.0 mi·5 min·McMurtry Road
15
Turn left onto North Country Club Road
5.0 mi·8 min·North Country Club Road
16
Turn right onto OK 51
3.5 mi·4 min·West 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on OK 51
9.6 mi·11 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
19
Merge onto I 35
32 mi·32 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 35; US 77
4.1 mi·4 min·Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on I 35; OK 66
5.0 mi·5 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.4 mi·26 sec·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: DallasUse the slight left lane.
23
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi·3 min·Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on I 35
1.5 mi·1 min·Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort SmithUse the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
27
Merge onto I 40; US 270
2.0 mi·2 min·Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight lane.
28
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 155BToward Del City, Midwest CityUse the slight right lane.
29
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi·58 sec·Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi·2 min·Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft·7 sec·Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Turn right
34 ft·4 sec
33
Turn right
34 ft·2 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour duration, this trip is perfect for a flexible departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to maximize your day, but know that you can adjust your schedule easily. Since there are no specific stops noted, plan your fuel needs before you depart, especially considering the estimated $18 cost. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the "turn-heavy local drive" profile suggests you'll be making frequent adjustments. The longest stretch on the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway provides a good opportunity for consistent driving before the next set of turns.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.3 miles from Cleveland, OK, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.3 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 25 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.3 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
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 Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, OK
This is one driving day of about 112.6 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Cleveland, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway for about 37.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.9 and 110.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
10.9 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the ramp toward US 412 West: Enid
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 412 West: Enid
8
31.6 mi into trip|~35m in|Cimarron Turnpike Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur toward OK 312 West: Stillwater
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 27
Toward OK 312 West: Stillwater
7
102.9 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
7
107.7 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
8
110.4 mi into trip|~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward Del City, Midwest City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 155B
Toward Del City, Midwest City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.60 one way
$35.21 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.33
$38.66
premium
$4.89
$21.67
$43.34
diesel
$5.61
$24.86
$49.72
Estimated Tolls: $1.41
Cimarron Turnpike
(28.1 mi)$1.41
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.8
0
$11.82
$5.40
Efficient EV
28.2
0
$9.85
$4.50
EV Truck/SUV
45
0
$15.76
$7.21
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Cleveland, OK
Morning
in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
6:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Midwest City, OK
Morning
in Midwest City on Sunday
Local time
6:53 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
18 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 11m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is best described as a turn-heavy local experience, rather than an open highway cruise. While 29% of the route utilizes main highways, the overall feel leans towards more frequent directional changes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 37.3 miles on the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. This suggests a drive that will require your attention to navigation, with a dynamic feel as you transition between different road types.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.3 mi on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 23 significant decision points across 112.6 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 10.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles (Cimarron Turnpike Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.9 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Midwest City is in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma, a city that grew up around Tinker Air Force Base and the General Motors and Douglas Aircraft Company plants, though in some ways feels like OKC suburbia.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 112.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.3 miles on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.41 in tolls one way, starting with Cimarron Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles (Cimarron Turnpike Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.9 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. 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.
