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Trip from Goldsby, 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

36m

Distance

28.8 mi

46 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Goldsby, OK, OK

Goldsby, OK

cottonbro CG studio

Downtown Midwest City, OK, OK

Midwest City, OK

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 28.8-mile drive from Goldsby, OK to Midwest City, OK will take you about 36 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Helen Cole Memorial Highway, and Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, this route is quite budget-friendly. The journey stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape. Given its short duration and minimal stops, this trip is ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely afternoon excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway 9.3 mi 11m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway 6.6 mi 7m
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway 5.7 mi 6m
Tinker Diagonal 2.5 mi 3m
Southeast 15th Street 2 mi 3m
Crosstown Expressway 1 mi 1m
North Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
South Main Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: World War I Veterans Memorial Highway — 9.3 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goldsby, OK and Midwest City, OK.

1

Start on OK 74

0.3 mi · 35 sec · South Main Avenue
2

Continue on OK 74

0.5 mi · 55 sec · North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3

Continue on OK 74

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Adkins Hill Road
4

Enter roundabout

190 ft · 3 sec
5

Continue

0.2 mi · 21 sec
6

Merge onto I 35

4.1 mi · 4 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on I 35

5.7 mi · 6 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.6 mi · 7 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on I 35; US 77

5.3 mi · 6 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62

0.3 mi · 25 sec · I 35; US 62
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith Use the right lane.
11

Merge onto I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270

1.0 mi · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tinker Diagonal
Exit 128 Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith Use the slight left lane.
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Exit 155B Toward Del City, Midwest City Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on Southeast 15th Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto Felix Place

115 ft · 7 sec · Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Turn right

34 ft · 4 sec
18

Turn right

34 ft · 2 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 26.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1 mi into trip | ~1m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
22.9 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 35; US 62

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62 toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichi...
9
24.1 mi into trip | ~29m 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
26.6 mi into trip | ~32m 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

$4.50 one way

$9.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.94 $9.89
premium $4.89 $5.54 $11.08
diesel $5.61 $6.36 $12.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.6 0 $3.02 $1.38
Efficient EV 7.2 0 $2.52 $1.15
EV Truck/SUV 11.5 0 $4.03 $1.84

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Goldsby, OK

Late night in Goldsby on Sunday

Local time

3:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Midwest City, OK

Late night in Midwest City on Sunday

Local time

3:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

15 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

36m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 28.8-mile journey. While 4% of the route utilizes highway, much of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. This route is characterized by frequent turns and changes in direction, requiring your constant attention. It's less about scenic vistas and more about efficiently navigating from point A to point B through varied local terrain.

Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 1 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Goldsby, OK and Midwest City, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith and Del City.

Fort Smith

22.9 mi in | ~27m | via I 35; US 62

Del City

26.6 mi in | ~32m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. 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.

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: at 1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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.

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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