Origin
Mooreland, OK
Late night in Mooreland on Sunday
Local time
5:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mooreland, OK to Midwest City, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
143.7 mi
231 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mooreland, OK
Ron Lach
Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Trip Overview
Mooreland, OK to Midwest City, OK is 143.7 miles and takes about 2h 50m via OK 3, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, and OK 8, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the familiar Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey across Oklahoma. You'll find it to be a highway-focused trip, making it an efficient option for a single day. The estimated fuel cost is quite manageable, suggesting this is an economical choice for getting from point A to point B without extensive detours. Plan for a day trip that requires minimal overnight consideration.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.9 miles from Mooreland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 3 | 48.2 mi | 55m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 38.5 mi | 40m |
| OK 8 | 19 mi | 20m |
| OK 50 | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| US 281 Spur | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
OK 3
— 48.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mooreland, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on OK 50
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 412; OK 50
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 6th Street
3
Turn left onto OK 50
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
OK 50
4
At end of road, turn left onto OK 3; US 183; US 270
19 mi
·
21 min
·
OK 3; US 183; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 3; US 270
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 3; US 270
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on OK 3; US 60; US 270; US 281
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on OK 3; US 270; US 281
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
14 mi
·
15 min
·
OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 270; US 281; OK 3
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 270; US 281; OK 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on OK 3; OK 33; US 270; US 281
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
OK 3; OK 33; US 270; US 281
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto US 270; US 281; OK 8
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
OK 8; US 270; US 281
14
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
OK 8; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
15 mi
·
16 min
·
OK 8; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 8; US 281
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 8; US 281
17
Continue on US 281 Spur
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 281 Spur
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 281 Spur
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 281 Spur
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Merge onto I 40
38 mi
·
40 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 40; US 270
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Exit 128
Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Use the slight left lane.
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 155B
Toward Del City, Midwest City
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
28
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of about 2 hours and 50 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with when you depart. Leaving in the morning allows you to arrive with plenty of daylight. The drive is straightforward enough that you likely won't need more than one planned stop, especially with a longest stretch of 48.2 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $22, and it's always wise to be aware of available stations, particularly on highway segments. Since this is a single-day trip, consider packing snacks to maximize your time on the road.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.9 miles from Mooreland, OK, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.2 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 32 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.9 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midwest City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Mooreland, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Mooreland, OK
This is one driving day of about 143.7 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Mooreland, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on OK 3 for about 48.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.9 miles from Mooreland, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 141.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
OK 3; US 183; US 270
At end of road, turn left onto OK 3; US 183; US 270
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
44 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
OK 3; US 270; US 281
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
94.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
9
139 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m in
|
I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 128
Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
8
141.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m in
Take the exit toward Del City, Midwest City
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 155B
Toward Del City, Midwest City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.47 one way
$44.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.67 | $49.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.65 | $55.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.73 | $63.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.09 | $6.90 |
| Efficient EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.5 | 0 | $20.12 | $9.20 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Midwest City, OK
Late night in Midwest City on Sunday
Local time
5:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Sunny
N 14 to 18 mph
0% chance
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
14 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 50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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-focused drive, with 61% of your journey on faster roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 48.2 miles on OK 3, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While the majority of the drive utilizes highways, expect some segments on OK 8 as well. The overall character is one of steady progress, rather than a winding, scenic tour. It's a drive that prioritizes covering ground efficiently.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.2 mi on OK 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 3 and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in near OK 3; US 183; US 270.
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 143.7 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: at 10.1 miles (OK 3; US 183; US 270): Lane positioning matters here; at 44 miles (OK 3; US 270; US 281): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.5 miles: 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 2h 50m. Total distance: 143.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.2 miles on OK 3. 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 Midwest City, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles (OK 3; US 183; US 270): Lane positioning matters here; at 44 miles (OK 3; US 270; US 281): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Midwest City, 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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