Origin
Henryetta, OK
Late night in Henryetta on Sunday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Henryetta, 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
1h 30m
Distance
83 mi
134 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Henryetta, OK
Isis Coronado
Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Henryetta to Midwest City, you are looking at a straightforward 83-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the route involves no mandatory stops, you have the flexibility to power through or take your time as you transition between these two Great Plains hubs. It is a practical, efficient connection that serves well for commuters or travelers looking to bridge the gap between these two cities without unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.5 miles from Henryetta, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 72.4 mi | 1h 14m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Douglas Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| I 40 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| N3930 Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Felix Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 72.4 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henryetta, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business
246 ft
·
5 sec
·
N3930 Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp onto I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business
Toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 40; US 62; US 75
72 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 159B
7
Keep slight right at fork
375 ft
·
9 sec
8
Turn straight onto South Douglas Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Douglas Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 1.5-hour drive, try to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion as you approach the Midwest City area. Since there are no scheduled stops on this route, ensure your fuel tank is ready for the 83-mile stretch before you leave Henryetta. Given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads, keep a close eye on your GPS navigation, especially when transitioning from the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway onto the Tinker Diagonal. Because the trip is relatively short, you have the luxury of flexibility, so feel free to pull over safely if you need a breather. Keeping a steady pace will help you maintain your $13 fuel budget and ensure a smooth arrival at your destination.
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 41.5 miles from Henryetta, OK, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.4 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 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.5 miles or 45m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midwest City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Henryetta, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Henryetta, OK
This is one driving day of about 83 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Henryetta, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 72.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Henryetta, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.4 miles.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 83 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business / N3930 Road
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business / N3930 Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business
Take the ramp onto I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Okla...
7
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 40; US 62; US 75 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40; US 62; US 75 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Okla...
6
74.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
83 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
Felix Place
Turn left onto Felix Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.98 one way
$25.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.25 | $28.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.97 | $31.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.33 | $36.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.62 | $5.31 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
4:57 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
1 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
1h 30m 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?
This drive features a distinct personality, characterized largely as a turn-heavy local route rather than a monotonous interstate grind. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 72.4 miles. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more engaging, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention. As you transition onto the Tinker Diagonal and West Main Street, the road environment shifts to reflect more localized traffic patterns. It is an ideal route for drivers who prefer active navigation over the repetitive nature of major high-speed freeways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.4 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 2.2 miles in near I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business / N3930 Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 2.2 miles (I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business / N3930 Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (I 40; US 62; US 75 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 83 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 72.4 miles on Vietnam Veteran's 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 2.2 miles (I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business / N3930 Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 40 Business; US 62 Business; US 75 Business): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles (I 40; US 62; US 75 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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