Spanning 106.3 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains, this drive from Cordell to Midwest City typically takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes. You can easily complete this journey in a single day, as it functions perfectly as a straightforward point-to-point trip. Expect to budget approximately $16 for fuel to cover the distance. Because you remain within the same region for the duration of the trip, the landscape remains consistent. This route is a practical choice if you need to travel between these two hubs without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.1 miles from Cordell, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
78.1 mi
1h 20m
South Glenn L. English Street
14.8 mi
16m
Crosstown Expressway
5.8 mi
7m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi
2m
Tinker Diagonal
2.5 mi
3m
Southeast 15th Street
2 mi
3m
East Clay Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Felix Place
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 78.1 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cordell, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on this road
153 ft·16 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto East Clay Street
192 ft·15 sec·East Clay Street
3
Turn left onto US 183
15 mi·16 min·South Glenn L. English Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 40
13 mi·14 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi·2 min·Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 40
65 mi·1 hr 6 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 40; US 270
5.8 mi·7 min·Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
2.5 mi·3 min·Tinker Diagonal
Exit 128Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort SmithUse the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 155BToward Del City, Midwest CityUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi·58 sec·Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi·2 min·Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft·7 sec·Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right
34 ft·4 sec
15
Turn right
34 ft·2 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it best suits your schedule. Without any mandatory stops built into the 106.3-mile distance, you can drive straight through, though you should plan your fuel stops before heading out to keep your costs near the $16 estimate. Keep a close eye on your GPS when navigating the Crosstown Expressway, as the transition points define the final leg of your journey. Because the route is turn-heavy, keeping your focus on the road is essential throughout the drive. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your own breaks based on your personal pace and comfort levels.
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 53.1 miles from Cordell, OK, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.1 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 23 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.1 miles or 57m 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 32m
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 Cordell, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cordell, OK
This is one driving day of about 106.3 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Cordell, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 78.1 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 104.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Clay Street
Turn left onto East Clay Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 183 / South Glenn L. English Street
Turn left onto US 183 / South Glenn L. English Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
14.9 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
9
101.6 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 128
Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
8
104.1 mi into trip|~1h 52m 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
$16.62 one way
$33.24 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.25
$36.49
premium
$4.89
$20.46
$40.91
diesel
$5.61
$23.47
$46.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.9
0
$11.16
$5.10
Efficient EV
26.6
0
$9.30
$4.25
EV Truck/SUV
42.5
0
$14.88
$6.80
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Cordell, OK
Late night
in Cordell on Sunday
Local time
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Midwest City, OK
Late night
in Midwest City on Sunday
Local time
3:11 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
22 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
1h 56m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances regional connectivity with practical navigation. While 5% of the trip utilizes highways, you will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 78.1 miles on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. You will also navigate via South Glenn L. English Street and the Crosstown Expressway as you transition into the destination. The experience is less about high-speed interstate cruising and more about navigating the specific local roads that link these two Oklahoma points. Stay alert for these transitions, as the road character shifts from open stretches to more technical local driving patterns.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.1 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Clay Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 106.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Clay Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 183 / South Glenn L. English Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 106.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.1 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Clay Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 183 / South Glenn L. English Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
