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Trip from Midwest City, OK to Eufaula, 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
2h 7m
Distance
116.4 mi
187 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Eufaula, OK
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Trip Overview
Midwest City, OK to Eufaula, OK is 116.4 miles and takes about 2h 7m via Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oklahoma, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. Expect a drive that's mostly on surface roads, offering a straightforward way to get from point A to point B. If you're looking for a quick hop with minimal fuss, this route fits the bill.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.2 miles from Midwest City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 75.1 mi | 1h 16m |
| OK 9 | 21.1 mi | 26m |
| Indian Nation Turnpike | 10.9 mi | 10m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Southeast 29th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Midwest Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Douglas Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 75.1 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City, OK and Eufaula, 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
·
9 sec
·
Felix Place
4
Turn right onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto South Midwest Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Midwest Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast 29th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 29th Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto South Douglas Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Douglas Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on South Douglas Boulevard
286 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Douglas Boulevard
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
10
Merge onto I 40; US 270
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3
75 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 240A
Toward Indian Nation Turnpike South: McAlester, Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto OK 375
11 mi
·
10 min
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Indian Nation Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 92
Toward OK 9: Dustin, Eufaula
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 92
Toward OK 9: Dustin, Eufaula
16
Turn left onto OK 9
21 mi
·
26 min
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OK 9
Use the straight lane.
17
At end of road, turn right onto OK 9; US 69 Business
110 ft
·
3 sec
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North Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
OK 9; US 69 Business
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over two hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and have flexibility. Since the longest stretch on a highway is 75.1 miles, and the overall drive is short, you likely won't need extensive stops for fuel or rest. However, keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Eufaula, as the fuel cost estimate is $18 and stations might be spaced out on the latter half of the route.
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 58.2 miles from Midwest City, OK, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.1 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 26 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.2 miles or 1h 2m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eufaula, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Midwest City, 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 Midwest City, OK
This is one driving day of about 116.4 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Midwest City, 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 75.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.2 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 Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.1 miles.
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.
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.6 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.9 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 0 and 116.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southeast 15th Street
Turn right onto Southeast 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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South Midwest Boulevard
Turn right onto South Midwest Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
83.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward Indian Nation Turnpike South: McAlester, Dallas
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.
Exit 240A
Toward Indian Nation Turnpike South: McAlester,...
7
95 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward OK 9: Dustin, Eufaula
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 92
Toward OK 9: Dustin, Eufaula
7
116.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
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OK 9; US 69 Business / North Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto OK 9; US 69 Business / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.20 one way
$36.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.98 | $39.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.70 | $51.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.76
Indian Nation Turnpike
(10.9 mi)
$0.76
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
$18
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.22 | $5.59 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.19 | $4.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.30 | $7.45 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Eufaula, OK
Late night in Eufaula on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
1 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
2h 7m 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 primarily surface roads, with only 27% of the drive on highways like the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and Indian Nation Turnpike. You'll experience a longest stretch of 75.1 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway before transitioning to surface roads. Given the profile, anticipate more frequent intersections and potentially lower speed limits once you're off the main highways.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.1 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 early in the drive near Southeast 15th Street.
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 116.4 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: near the start (Southeast 15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (South Midwest Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Eufaula, OK, road signs point toward Indian Nation Turnpike South: Mcalester and Dallas.
Indian Nation Turnpike South: Mcalester
83.3 mi in
|
~1h 28m
Dallas
83.3 mi in
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~1h 28m
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 Eufaula, OK
Full guide →Eufaula is a town of 2,766 (2020) 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 2h 7m. Total distance: 116.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.1 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.76 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.
Yes — we found about 8 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 Eufaula, 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. There are 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southeast 15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (South Midwest Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eufaula, 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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