Origin
Midwest City, OK
Night in Midwest City on Saturday
Local time
11:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midwest City, OK to Oakhurst, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
101.8 mi
164 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Oakhurst, OK
Mazin Omron
Trip Overview
This 101.8-mile drive from Midwest City, Oklahoma, to Oakhurst, Oklahoma, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 48 minutes. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward highway-focused profile, it's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You'll be spending about 85% of your time on major highways, including I-44, the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, and the Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this trip offers an economical way to travel between two points within the Great Plains region. The overall feel is efficient and direct, perfect 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
50.9 miles from Midwest City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 86.8 mi | 1h 26m |
| 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 |
| West 61st Street South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Skelly Drive South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 86.8 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City, OK and Oakhurst, 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
87 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
I 44
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 222A
Toward 49th West Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto South 49th Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
South 49th Avenue West
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto West Skelly Drive South
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Skelly Drive South
Use the left lane.
16
Turn slight right onto West 61st Street South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 61st Street South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
West 61st Street South
Trip Plan
With a total travel time of under two hours, this route offers considerable flexibility for departure. You can leave whenever it suits your schedule, making it easy to fit into any day. Plan for one fuel stop if needed, especially if you're starting with a low tank, to ensure you have enough for the 101.8-mile journey. The longest stretch without exiting is 86.8 miles on I-44, so consider filling up before embarking on that segment. Given the short duration, there's no need to split the drive; focus on a smooth, uninterrupted journey to Oakhurst.
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 50.9 miles from Midwest City, OK, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.8 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 22 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.9 miles or 56m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakhurst, 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 101.8 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Midwest City, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 86.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.9 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 86.8 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 100.9 — 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
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
7
100.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward 49th West Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 222A
Toward 49th West Avenue
6
100.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
|
West Skelly Drive South
Turn left onto West Skelly Drive South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.92 one way
$31.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.47 | $34.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.59 | $39.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.48 | $44.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.69 | $4.89 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.91 | $4.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.25 | $6.52 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Oakhurst, OK
Night in Oakhurst on Saturday
Local time
11:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
6 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 48m 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...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
$18
near mile 3.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 85% of your travel occurring on interstates and major memorial highways. The drive is characterized by swift progress, allowing you to cover significant ground efficiently. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 86.8 miles primarily on I-44, which means extended periods of consistent speed and minimal interruptions. While the majority is highway, be aware that the initial and final segments might transition to local roads as you enter and exit your starting and ending points, offering a slight shift in pace before you reach your destination.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.8 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 101.8 miles you will encounter 13 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; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 101.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.8 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 Oakhurst, 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; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Oakhurst, 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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