Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Trip from Midwest City, OK to Sulphur, 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 43m
Distance
87.3 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Sulphur, OK
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Midwest City, OK to Sulphur, OK is 87.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 43 minutes via World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 7, and Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive between two Oklahoma points. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. Expect a local driving feel rather than a long-haul interstate experience. It's a practical option if you're looking for a direct connection without extensive travel time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.7 miles from Midwest City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 45.4 mi | 47m |
| OK 7 | 12 mi | 17m |
| Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway | 11 mi | 11m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| McCall Bridge | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| South I-35 Service Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 45.4 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City, OK and Sulphur, 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
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto South I-35 Service Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South I-35 Service Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 35 South
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 35; US 62; US 77
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 35; US 77
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto OK 9; I 35
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
McCall Bridge
12
Continue on OK 9; I 35
32 mi
·
33 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 35
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 35
7.9 mi
·
7 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 55
Toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto OK 7
12 mi
·
17 min
·
OK 7
Toward OK 7 East: Davis, Sulphur, Arbuckle Lake
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto OK 7; US 177
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West 1st Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn right onto West Vinita Avenue
86 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Vinita Avenue
19
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of just under two hours, this route offers considerable flexibility. You can easily depart Midwest City in the morning and arrive in Sulphur with plenty of daylight remaining. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid any potential rush hour congestion in Midwest City. Since the longest stretch is just over 45 miles, you won't need to worry extensively about fuel stops, though it's always wise to keep an eye on your gauge, especially when traveling on state highways. A good tip is to ensure your vehicle is fueled before departing Midwest City, as this is your last major point for easy refueling before reaching Sulphur.
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 43.7 miles from Midwest City, OK, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.4 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.7 miles or 53m 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 Sulphur, 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 87.3 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Midwest City, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for about 45.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.7 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Checker's Truck Stop
1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
1.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.3 mi from route
Bricktown River Walk Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 6.2
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hours: 4:30 am–11 pm
+14052353500
Visit websiteScissortail Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 6.2
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+14054456277
Visit websiteOklahoma State Capitol
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~10 min detour
4.1 mi from route
~10 min detour
mile 6.2
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+14055213356
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 75.2 — 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
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
South I-35 Service Road
Turn left onto South I-35 Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South
8
75 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 55
Toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur
6
75.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
OK 7
Turn left onto OK 7 toward OK 7 East: Davis, Sulphur, Arbuckle Lake
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward OK 7 East: Davis, Sulphur, Arbuckle Lake
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.65 one way
$27.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.99 | $29.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.27 | $38.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.22 | $5.59 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sulphur, OK
Late night in Sulphur on Sunday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 43m 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.
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 84.3
View on nps.gov
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
$18
near mile 6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a turn-heavy local road profile, with only 14% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 45.4 miles along the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. As you progress, the route transitions from more arterial roads to the OK 7 and Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway, suggesting a change in the surrounding environment and speed. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; be prepared for more frequent adjustments and a more intimate connection with the local landscape. The road's character encourages a more relaxed pace.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.4 mi on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 5.2 miles (South I-35 Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 Sulphur, OK, road signs point toward Duncan and Arbuckle Lake.
Duncan
75 mi in
|
~1h 24m
Arbuckle Lake
75.2 mi in
|
~1h 25m
|
via OK 7
About the Cities
Arriving in Sulphur, OK
Full guide →Sulphur is in the Chickasaw 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 43m. Total distance: 87.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.4 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 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 Sulphur, 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 5.2 miles (South I-35 Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chickasaw National Recreation Area and 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 Sulphur, 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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