If you are planning a trip from Muldrow to Midwest City, you are looking at a 164.9-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 52 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, the Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway, and the Tinker Diagonal. With an estimated fuel cost of $25, the drive is budget-friendly and straightforward for most travelers. While the route is relatively short, it is best to plan for at least one stop to break up the pace. This excursion is a practical way to traverse the state while keeping your travel logistics simple and efficient.
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
82.4 miles from Muldrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
154.3 mi
2h 37m
Tinker Diagonal
5.2 mi
5m
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
1m
Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
2m
South Douglas Boulevard
1.1 mi
2m
South Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
Felix Place
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 154.3 mi, about 2h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muldrow, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on OK 64B
0.8 mi·1 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto I 40
79 mi·1 hr 20 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on I 40
1.5 mi·1 min·Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on I 40
75 mi·1 hr 16 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
5.2 mi·5 min·Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 159B
8
Keep slight right at fork
375 ft·9 sec
9
Turn straight onto South Douglas Boulevard
1.1 mi·2 min·South Douglas Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi·2 min·Southeast 15th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Felix Place
115 ft·7 sec·Felix Place
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right
34 ft·4 sec
13
Turn right
34 ft·2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-three-hour drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience without needing an aggressive itinerary. Aim to budget around $25 for fuel, though keeping an eye on your gauge while on the longer 154.3-mile stretch of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway is a smart practice. Given that the route is turn-heavy, try to schedule your one recommended stop toward the midpoint to avoid fatigue. If you are traveling during peak hours, keep in mind that the final approach via the Tinker Diagonal may see increased traffic as you enter Midwest City. Taking advantage of the route's brevity allows you to arrive at your destination refreshed rather than drained from a long day 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 82.4 miles from Muldrow, OK, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 154.3 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 36 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.4 miles or 1h 24m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midwest City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Muldrow, 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 Muldrow, OK
This is one driving day of about 164.9 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Muldrow, 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 Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 154.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 164.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.8 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
5
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|I 40 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
156.8 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
162.2 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
164.9 mi into trip|~2h 51m in|Felix Place
Turn left onto Felix Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.78 one way
$51.56 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.31
$56.61
premium
$4.89
$31.73
$63.47
diesel
$5.61
$36.41
$72.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.5
0
$17.31
$7.92
Efficient EV
41.2
0
$14.43
$6.60
EV Truck/SUV
66
0
$23.09
$10.55
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Muldrow, OK
Night
in Muldrow on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Midwest City, OK
Night
in Midwest City on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Eufaula, OK
82 mi in
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
3 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
2h 52m 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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$18
near mile 164.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you make your way toward the Oklahoma City metro area. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, which accounts for a 154.3-mile stretch of the journey. Because this route involves a mix of local roads and highway segments, your attention will be required more consistently than on a monotonous interstate cruise. The character of the drive shifts as you transition from the open stretches of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway toward the more urbanized Tinker Diagonal. Staying alert is key, as the road conditions fluctuate between open highway sections and the more technical turns found on the local connector roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 154.3 mi on Vietnam Veteran's 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 164.9 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: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 40 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 156.8 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 164.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 154.3 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. 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 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 40 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 156.8 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Midwest City, OK before heading back.
