If you are planning to travel from Healdton to Midwest City, you are looking at a 113.4-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. Expect to spend approximately 2 hours and 16 minutes behind the wheel for this straightforward trip, which is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. You will navigate a path that utilizes East Main Street, the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, and the Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway. Budget roughly $17 for fuel to complete the transit between these two points. Since the drive is relatively short and contained within the same region, you won't need to worry about an overnight split, allowing for maximum flexibility in your scheduling.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.7 miles from Healdton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
47.3 mi
50m
East Main Street
12.9 mi
14m
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi
11m
OK 53
10.4 mi
18m
OK 7
8.3 mi
9m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
7m
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
5.7 mi
6m
West Main Street
4.9 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 47.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Healdton, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on Northwest 4th Street
52 ft·4 sec·Northwest 4th Street
2
Turn right onto OK 76
4.9 mi·8 min·West Main Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 53; OK 76
10 mi·18 min·OK 53; OK 76
4
Take the ramp
426 ft·11 sec
5
Merge onto OK 7
13 mi·14 min·East Main Street
6
Continue on OK 7
8.3 mi·9 min·OK 7
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn left
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma CityUse the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 35
7.9 mi·7 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35
11 mi·11 min·Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 35
34 mi·35 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 35
5.7 mi·6 min·Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi·7 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 35; US 77
5.3 mi·6 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
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 SmithUse the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
1.0 mi·1 min·Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
16
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.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 155BToward Del City, Midwest CityUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi·58 sec·Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi·2 min·Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft·7 sec·Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right
34 ft·4 sec
22
Turn right
34 ft·2 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this 113.4-mile trip is a quick drive, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that best suits your personal schedule without needing to plan for overnight accommodations. Since there are zero scheduled stops in the data, you should fuel up in Healdton before you head out to ensure your $17 budget covers the full distance. Keep a close watch on your navigation as you transition between the local roads and the primary highways, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can be demanding. Take advantage of the route’s brevity by keeping your vehicle prepared for the full 2-hour and 16-minute duration in one go. Staying alert during the 47.3-mile stretch on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway is the best way to maintain a steady, safe pace.
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 56.7 miles from Healdton, OK, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.3 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.7 miles or 1h 11m 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 50m
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 Healdton, 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 Healdton, OK
This is one driving day of about 113.4 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Healdton, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for about 47.3 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 36.6 and 111.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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36.6 mi into trip|~51m in
Turn left toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
5
36.9 mi into trip|~52m 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 / right lanes.
8
107.5 mi into trip|~2h 7m 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
108.7 mi into trip|~2h 9m 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
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111.2 mi into trip|~2h 12m 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
$17.73 one way
$35.46 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.47
$38.93
premium
$4.89
$21.82
$43.65
diesel
$5.61
$25.04
$50.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34
0
$11.91
$5.44
Efficient EV
28.4
0
$9.92
$4.54
EV Truck/SUV
45.4
0
$15.88
$7.26
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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 18, 2026
Origin
Healdton, OK
Morning
in Healdton on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Midwest City, OK
Morning
in Midwest City on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Sunny
N 14 to 18 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 8:53AM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:30AM CDT until April 21 at 5:41PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
75°F
Lexington, OK
57 mi in
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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 16m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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?
This trip is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, offering a different pace than a monotonous interstate haul. With only 18% of the route consisting of highway travel, you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads that demand your full attention. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 47.3 miles along the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides the most consistent driving conditions of the trip. Because the route relies heavily on local paths, you should prepare for frequent adjustments in speed and direction. It is a practical, functional drive that shifts from rural stretches to the more developed environment of Midwest City.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.3 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 36.6 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 13 significant decision points across 113.4 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 36.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 36.9 miles (I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.5 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.
On the drive from Healdton, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
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 16m. Total distance: 113.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.3 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.
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 36.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 36.9 miles (I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.5 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 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.
