Origin
Midwest City, OK
Late night in Midwest City on Tuesday
Local time
4:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midwest City, OK to Bristow, 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 25m
Distance
76.9 mi
124 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Bristow, OK
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Trip Overview
Midwest City, OK to Bristow, OK is 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m via I 44, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused drive keeps you within the Great Plains region for its entirety. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a straightforward trip. With a duration under two hours and a minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a day trip where you want to maximize your time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 61.5 mi | 1h 2m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| US Historic 66 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Felix Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 61.5 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City, OK and Bristow, OK.
1
Start on this road
34 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
34 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
12 sec
·
Felix Place
4
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn slight right onto Tinker Diagonal
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
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
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 153
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
9
Merge onto I 35; US 62
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 35
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, I 44 East, OK 66 East
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto I 44
62 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 44
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 196
Toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
Use the right lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
OK 16; OK 48
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Midwest City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.5 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 75.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Felix Place
Turn left onto Felix Place
Navigation decision point
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 153
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
7
13.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
75.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 196
Toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.02 one way
$24.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.98 | $33.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.07 | $3.69 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.77 | $4.92 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Bristow, OK
Late night in Bristow on Tuesday
Local time
4:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
2 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 25m 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 route is predominantly a highway drive, with 80% of your journey on major interstates like I 44, also known as the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway and the Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway. Expect long stretches of consistent driving, including a continuous segment of 61.5 miles on I 44. The character of the road is primarily that of a well-maintained interstate, facilitating relatively fast travel. You'll experience the efficiency of a highway-focused profile, with minimal deviations.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.5 mi on I 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 76.9 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Felix Place): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Arriving in Bristow, OK
Full guide →Bristow is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma.
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 25m. Total distance: 76.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.5 miles on I 44. 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 Bristow, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Felix Place): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bristow, 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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