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Trip from Midwest City, OK to Apache, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
81.5 mi
131 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 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Apache, OK
David Grandas
Trip Overview
Midwest City, OK to Apache, OK is 81.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m via Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and OK 19, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Oklahoma, traversing the Great Plains region from start to finish. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a single day of travel. You'll find this route to be efficient and uncomplicated, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.7 miles from Midwest City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 26.6 mi | 25m |
| OK 19 | 22.1 mi | 34m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| US 81 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 3 mi | 3m |
| Windel Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 26.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City, OK and Apache, OK.
1
Start on this road
34 ft
·
7 sec
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this road
2
Turn left
34 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
12 sec
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Felix Place
4
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn slight right onto Tinker Diagonal
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Tinker Diagonal
6
Continue on this road
526 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto I 40; US 270
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Crosstown Expressway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270
4.7 mi
·
5 min
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Crosstown Expressway
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 40; US 270
328 ft
·
4 sec
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 147A
Toward I 44 West, OK 3 East: Lawton
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 44; OK 3
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
7.9 mi
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8 min
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Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 44
27 mi
·
25 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 80
Toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto US 81; US 277
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 81; US 277
Toward US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto OK 19; US 277
7.7 mi
·
11 min
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OK 19; US 277
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn straight onto OK 19; US 277
7.6 mi
·
11 min
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OK 19; US 277
19
At end of road, turn left onto OK 19; US 277
0.7 mi
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1 min
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North Baskett
20
Turn right onto OK 19; US 277
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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OK 19; US 277
21
Turn right onto OK 19
2.8 mi
·
4 min
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Windel Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on OK 19
6.7 mi
·
11 min
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OK 19
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto US 62; US 281
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
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Coblake Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 62; US 281
Trip Plan
Given this is a relatively short drive of just under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning or afternoon will still allow ample time to reach Apache, OK, well before dark. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, keep an eye on your gauge, though significant refueling stops are unlikely to be necessary. The longest stretch without a break is 26.6 miles, so plan for a brief stop before or after that point if needed, perhaps at one of the many service areas along the turnpike or highway.
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 40.7 miles from Midwest City, OK, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.6 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.7 miles or 46m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Apache, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Midwest City, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Midwest City, OK
This is one driving day of about 81.5 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Midwest City, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike for about 26.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 40.7 miles from Midwest City, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Bricktown River Walk Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
First break
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hours: 4:30 am–11 pm
+14052353500
Visit websiteScissortail Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+14054456277
Visit websiteOklahoma State Capitol
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+14055213356
Visit websiteScience Museum Oklahoma
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~11 min detour
First break
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+14056026664
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 5.9 and 50.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
5.9 mi into trip
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~9m in
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I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US...
8
10.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 44 West, OK 3 East: Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 147A
Toward I 44 West, OK 3 East: Lawton
8
15.4 mi into trip
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~21m in
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I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
8
49.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha
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 80
Toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha
6
50.2 mi into trip
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~56m in
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US 81; US 277
Turn left onto US 81; US 277 toward US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.74 one way
$25.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.68 | $31.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.99 | $35.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.86
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(26.6 mi)
$1.86
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
$13
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 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 | 24.5 | 0 | $8.56 | $3.91 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.41 | $5.22 |
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.
Origin
Midwest City, OK
Late night in Midwest City on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Apache, OK
Late night in Apache on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
3 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 45m 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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
$18
near mile 8.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey utilizing major roads. You'll experience a fairly consistent driving pace for much of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.6 miles along the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. Expect a smooth and direct path that prioritizes efficiency over winding country roads. The majority of your time will be spent on well-maintained highways, offering a predictable driving experience.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.6 mi on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and OK 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in near I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway.
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 81.5 miles you will encounter 18 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 5.9 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Midwest City, OK and Apache, OK, road signs point toward State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo, Lawton and Chickasha.
State Capitol
5.9 mi in
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~9m
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via I 40; US 270
Edmond
5.9 mi in
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~9m
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via I 40; US 270
Amarillo
5.9 mi in
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~9m
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via I 40; US 270
Lawton
23.3 mi in
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~30m
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via I 44
Chickasha
49.9 mi in
|
~55m
About the Cities
Starting 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 45m. Total distance: 81.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.6 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.86 in tolls one way, starting with Harry E. Bailey 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.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Apache, 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 5.9 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): 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 Apache, 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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