Love's Travel Stop
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Trip from Hugo, 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
3h 17m
Distance
190.8 mi
307 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
16 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 5m
★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hugo, OK
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Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Hugo to Midwest City, expect a straightforward journey covering 190.8 miles. You can comfortably complete this 3-hour and 17-minute drive in a single day, making it an efficient choice for those looking to traverse the Great Plains without the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting around $29 for fuel will keep you covered for the entire trip. Since the drive stays within Oklahoma, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a practical route for travelers prioritizing speed and simplicity over complex detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.4 miles from Hugo, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Nation Turnpike | 104.1 mi | 1h 43m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 75.3 mi | 1h 16m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| East Jackson Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Douglas Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Felix Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Indian Nation Turnpike
— 104.1 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hugo, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on US 70 Business
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jackson Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto OK 375
104 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Indian Nation Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
Use the sharp right lane.
5
Merge onto I 40
198 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
6
Continue on I 40
75 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 159B
9
Keep slight right at fork
375 ft
·
9 sec
10
Turn straight onto South Douglas Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Douglas Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
14
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For the best experience, aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of the daylight hours and avoid potential traffic fluctuations. Since the route is manageable in a single stint, you only need to plan for one strategic stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep a close eye on your mileage during the long turnpike stretch, as service intervals can be spaced out. Because this drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule rather than worrying about a rigorous itinerary. Always double-check your toll requirements before heading onto the Indian Nation Turnpike to ensure a smooth transition.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.4 miles from Hugo, OK, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.1 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 42 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.4 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
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 Hugo, 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 Hugo, OK
This is one driving day of about 190.8 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Hugo, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Indian Nation Turnpike for about 104.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.4 miles from Hugo, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Indian Nation Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.4 mi from route
TA Express
2.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 190.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3 mi into trip
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~4m in
|
OK 375 / Indian Nation Turnpike
Merge onto OK 375 / Indian Nation Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
107.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Okla...
6
182.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m 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.
5
188.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
190.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 16m in
|
Felix Place
Turn left onto Felix Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.83 one way
$59.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.75 | $65.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.72 | $73.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.13 | $84.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.29
Indian Nation Turnpike
(104.1 mi)
$7.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Love's 171-McAlester
McAlester, OK
FCN
12 DCFC
Walmart EV Charging
McAlester, OK
WALMART
8 DCFC
Rover Taxi
McAlester, OK
FCN
8 DCFC
Quik Trip - Tesla Supercharger
Henryetta, OK
Tesla
8 DCFC
Homeland - Henryetta
Henryetta, OK
FCN
8 DCFC
McAlester Army Ammunition Plant
McAlester, OK
LOOP
4 DCFC
Jiffy Mart - Henryetta
Henryetta, OK
FCN
4 DCFC
Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative
Seminole, OK
FCN
4 DCFC
FCN: 9
ChargePoint Network: 2
Blink Network: 1
LOOP: 1
EV Connect: 1
WALMART: 1
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.03 | $9.16 |
| Efficient EV | 47.7 | 0 | $16.70 | $7.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.3 | 0 | $26.71 | $12.21 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Origin
Hugo, OK
Night in Hugo on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Midwest City, OK
Night in Midwest City on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Eufaula, OK
95 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
13 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
3h 17m 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 190.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This mixed-drive route relies heavily on major arteries, with 55% of your time spent on highways. You will navigate stretches of the Indian Nation Turnpike, the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, and the Tinker Diagonal. Be prepared for a significant rhythm shift during your journey, as the longest uninterrupted segment spans 104.1 miles on the Indian Nation Turnpike. While the road is designed for efficiency, the transition between these major thoroughfares keeps the experience from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. Expect a steady, functional pace that allows you to cover the distance reliably.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.1 mi on Indian Nation Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 3 miles in near OK 375 / Indian Nation Turnpike.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 190.8 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 3 miles (OK 375 / Indian Nation Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.7 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 190.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.1 miles on Indian Nation Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.29 in tolls one way, starting with Indian Nation Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (OK 375 / Indian Nation Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.7 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Midwest City, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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