Origin
McLoud, OK
Late night in McLoud on Sunday
Local time
2:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McLoud, 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
30m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McLoud, OK
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Midwest City, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward, quick journey across the Great Plains, the 22.9-mile trip from McLoud to Midwest City is an efficient option. You can expect to reach your destination in approximately 30 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight planning. Budgeting about $3 for fuel is a safe estimate for the drive. Since both locations are situated within the same region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the transit. This route is best suited for those who prefer a direct, local connection over a long-haul trek. It serves as a practical link between the two Oklahoma communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 10.9 mi | 11m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| South McCloud Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Douglas Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South 3rd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Broadway Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Felix Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 10.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLoud, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on OK 102; OK 270
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Broadway Street
2
Turn right onto OK 102
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South 3rd Street
3
Continue on OK 102
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South McCloud Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
5
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 159B
8
Keep slight right at fork
375 ft
·
9 sec
9
Turn straight onto South Douglas Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Douglas Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
13
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 22.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklah...
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 40; US 270; OK 3 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~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.
5
20.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
22.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Felix Place
Turn left onto Felix Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
2:45 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
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
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?
You will navigate a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. The route relies on a mix of Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, the Tinker Diagonal, and South McCloud Road, meaning you won't be spending your time on monotonous interstates. With a 0% highway share, the character of this trip is defined by local navigation rather than high-speed cruising. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.9-mile segment on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. Expect the driving conditions to change as you transition between these specific local road types.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 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 3.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 22.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (I 40; US 270; OK 3 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 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 30m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 10.9 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 3.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (I 40; US 270; OK 3 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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