Origin
Holdenville, OK
Morning in Holdenville on Sunday
Local time
11:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holdenville, 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
69.9 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holdenville, OK
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Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transition from Holdenville to Midwest City, you can expect a straightforward 69.9-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 270, East Highway, and the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. Budgeting approximately $11 for fuel should comfortably cover the distance for most standard vehicles. Because the route remains entirely within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, the transition between your starting point and destination feels consistent and familiar. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that connects two central Oklahoma communities efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.9 miles from Holdenville, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| East Highway | 14.2 mi | 20m |
| US 270 | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| OK 9 | 12 mi | 13m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Wrangler Boulevard West | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Milt Phillips Avenue | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 15.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holdenville, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on OK 48; US 270 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Turn slight right onto OK 48; US 270 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway of America
3
Turn left onto US 270
14 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 270
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 270
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto US 377; OK 99; OK 3E
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 270; OK9; OK 3E
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Wrangler Boulevard West
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on OK 9; US 270
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 9; US 270
8
Continue on OK 9; OK 9A; US 270
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 9; OK 9A; US 270
9
Continue on OK 9; US 270
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 9; US 270
10
Take the ramp onto US 270
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
US 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
OK 3W; US 270
Toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3W; US 270
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 3W; US 270
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 159B
16
Keep slight right at fork
375 ft
·
9 sec
17
Turn straight onto South Douglas Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Douglas Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
21
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1.5-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours near Midwest City is always a smart move. Because the route is direct with no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to plan for long rest breaks. Keep in mind that with a fuel cost of around $11, it is wise to top off your tank before leaving Holdenville to avoid any unexpected price fluctuations along the way. Pay close attention to your speed as you transition between the various highways and local segments. Ultimately, the simplicity of this route allows you to focus on the road ahead without the stress of complex navigation or heavy logistical planning.
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 34.9 miles from Holdenville, OK, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.9 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.9 miles or 47m 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 16m
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 Holdenville, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Holdenville, OK
This is one driving day of about 69.9 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Holdenville, 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 15.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Holdenville, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 155 decision points cluster between mile 19.3 and 69.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 377; OK 99; OK 3E / North Milt Phillips Avenue
Turn right onto US 377; OK 99; OK 3E / North Milt Phillips Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
44.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
OK 3W; US 270
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Okl...
8
45.2 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
OK 3W; US 270
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3W; US 270 toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklah...
6
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
69.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
Felix Place
Turn left onto Felix Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.93 one way
$21.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.79 | $4.47 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Midwest City, OK
Morning in Midwest City on Sunday
Local time
11:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Tecumseh, OK
35 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
14 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 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.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$18
near mile 69.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied rather than monotonous. About 37% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a nice balance between open stretches and local road navigation. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted segment while traveling 15.9 miles along the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. As you progress from Holdenville toward Midwest City, the road shifts in character, moving through different road types that prevent the drive from feeling like a repetitive interstate slog. Expect a steady, manageable pace as you transition between these different roadway environments.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.3 miles in near US 377; OK 99; OK 3E / North Milt Phillips Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 19.3 miles (US 377; OK 99; OK 3E / North Milt Phillips Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,251 ft
865 ft
Total Climb
505 ft
Total Descent
118 ft
Highest Point
1,251 ft
~69.9 mi in
Elevation Range
387 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Holdenville, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
44.9 mi in
|
~59m
|
via OK 3W; US 270
About the Cities
Starting in Holdenville, OK
Full guide →Holdenville is a city in Oklahoma and the seat of Hughes County. It has a dark distinction of once being a sundown town.
Arriving in Midwest City, OK
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 69.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 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 19.3 miles (US 377; OK 99; OK 3E / North Milt Phillips Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles (OK 3W; US 270): 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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