Origin
Perry, OK
Morning in Perry on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perry, OK to Midwest City, 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
1h 13m
Distance
64.9 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perry, OK
Wasin Pirom
Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Oklahoma Great Plains, the 65.1-mile journey from Perry to Midwest City is a straightforward option. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 4 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With no mandatory stops required, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing an overnight stay. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should cover your travel expenses for this short distance. Since both your start and end points remain within the heart of the Great Plains, you will enjoy a consistent regional landscape throughout the commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 48.2 mi | 49m |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 2 mi | 2m |
| Terry Drive | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| North 7th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
— 48.2 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perry, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on US 77
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Street
2
Continue on US 77
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Perry Avenue
3
Continue on US 77
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Terry Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
5
Merge onto I 35
43 mi
·
43 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 35; US 77
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 35; OK 66
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
Use the slight left lane.
9
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
13
Merge onto I 40; US 270
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 155B
Toward Del City, Midwest City
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
19
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Perry, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 62.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
55.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
7
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
6
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno...
8
62.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
$10.15 one way
$20.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.49 | $24.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Morning in Midwest City on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 13m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way between these two cities. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies on Perry Avenue, Terry Drive, and the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway to get you to your destination. Because this trip features a 0% highway share, you will be traveling entirely on local roads rather than high-speed thoroughfares. This setup requires more active attention to your surroundings as you transition through the various turns. It is a practical, no-frills trek that prioritizes local connectivity over the fast-paced nature of major highways.
Only 6% 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: 48.2 mi on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 around 3.2 miles in near I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.9 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 3.2 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.2 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60 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.
On the drive from Perry, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Reno Avenue East along the way.
Reno Avenue East
60.2 mi in
|
~1h 5m
About the Cities
Arriving 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.
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 13m. Total distance: 64.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.2 miles on World War II Veterans 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.
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: at 3.2 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.2 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
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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