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Trip from Stratford, 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

1h 22m

Distance

68 mi

109 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Stratford, OK, OK

Stratford, OK

cottonbro CG studio

Downtown Midwest City, OK, OK

Midwest City, OK

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 68-mile drive from Stratford to Midwest City, Oklahoma, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes. You'll navigate using a combination of OK 3W, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, and US 177. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $11, this route offers an economical journey. The drive primarily traverses the Great Plains region, maintaining a consistent landscape throughout your travels. Given its short duration and lack of designated stops, this trip is ideal for those seeking a quick and efficient transit between these two Oklahoma locales.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
OK 3W 18 mi 21m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 15.9 mi 17m
US 177 14.5 mi 17m
North Forrest Avenue 11.1 mi 13m
Tinker Diagonal 5.2 mi 5m
Southeast 15th Street 1.5 mi 2m
South Douglas Boulevard 1.1 mi 2m
East Smith Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: OK 3W — 18 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stratford, OK and Midwest City, OK.

1

Start on OK 19

0.4 mi · 57 sec · East Smith Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2

Turn right onto US 177

11 mi · 13 min · North Forrest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

At end of road, turn left onto US 177; OK 59

3.2 mi · 4 min · US 177; OK 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Continue on OK 3W; OK 59; US 177

17 mi · 19 min · OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
5

Continue on US 177; OK 3W

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 177; OK 3W
6

Continue on US 177; US 270; OK 3W

9.4 mi · 11 min · US 177; US 270; OK 3W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270

0.3 mi · 35 sec · OK 3W; US 270
Toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3W; US 270

0.7 mi · 1 min · OK 3W; US 270
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3

16 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270

5.2 mi · 5 min · Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 159B
12

Keep slight right at fork

375 ft · 9 sec
13

Turn straight onto South Douglas Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Southeast 15th Street
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto Felix Place

115 ft · 7 sec · Felix Place
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right

34 ft · 4 sec
17

Turn right

34 ft · 2 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Bethel Acres, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bethel Acres, OK

34 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.

Popular next leg

Bethel Acres, OK to Midwest City, OK

28.5 mi · 40m

Pacing Suggestions

Konawa, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tecumseh, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34 miles from Stratford, 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.6 and 68 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
11.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 177; OK 59

At end of road, turn left onto US 177; OK 59

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
7
43.1 mi into trip | ~51m in | OK 3W; US 270

Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Okl...
8
43.3 mi into trip | ~52m in | OK 3W; US 270

Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3W; US 270 toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklah...
6
59.9 mi into trip | ~1h 10m 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.
6
68 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | Felix Place

Turn left onto Felix Place

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.63 one way

$21.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.67 $23.34
premium $4.89 $13.09 $26.17
diesel $5.61 $15.01 $30.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.4 0 $7.14 $3.26
Efficient EV 17 0 $5.95 $2.72
EV Truck/SUV 27.2 0 $9.52 $4.35

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 18, 2026

Origin

Stratford, OK

Late night in Stratford on Sunday

Local time

2:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Mostly Sunny

NNE 14 to 18 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:30AM CDT until April 21 at 5:41PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:16AM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Destination

Midwest City, OK

Late night in Midwest City on Sunday

Local time

2:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Sunny

N 14 to 18 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:30AM CDT until April 21 at 5:41PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:16AM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

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 22m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 68-mile journey, with only 21% of the route on highways. The majority of your time will be spent on state and US highways, offering a more connected experience to the surrounding landscape. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 18 miles on OK 3W, before the route begins to break up with more frequent turns. This driving profile suggests a need for attention as you'll be managing more directional changes compared to a pure interstate cruise.

Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18 mi on OK 3W.

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 11.6 miles in near US 177; OK 59.

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 68 miles you will encounter 14 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 11.6 miles (US 177; OK 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.1 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

On the drive from Stratford, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.

Fort Smith

43.1 mi in | ~51m | via OK 3W; US 270

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 68 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m 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 18 miles on OK 3W. 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 11.6 miles (US 177; OK 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.1 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial and Chickasaw National Recreation Area. 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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