Origin
Union City, OK
Morning in Union City on Sunday
Local time
11:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union City, 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
47m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union City, OK
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Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition across the Great Plains, this 39.5-mile journey from Union City to Midwest City is an efficient option. Expect roughly 47 minutes of drive time, making this a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget about $6 for fuel to cover the distance, which remains entirely within the state of Oklahoma. You will navigate via a mix of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Main Street, and the Crosstown Expressway. Given the short duration, this route is ideal for those who prefer to keep their travel time minimal and predictable.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| Main Street | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Division Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Felix Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 21.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on Division Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Division Street
2
Turn left onto US 81
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
3
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
4
Merge onto I 40; US 270
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on I 40; US 270
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 155B
Toward Del City, Midwest City
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Union 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 39.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
5
8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 40; US 270 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40; US 270 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
34.8 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
37.3 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
5
39.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Felix Place
Turn right onto Felix Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.18 one way
$12.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
11:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
47m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While about 15% of your travel occurs on highways, the experience is defined by shifting road types rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 21.1 miles along the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a brief period of consistency before you transition into local road segments. The character of the drive changes as you move from the open plains toward the more urbanized environment of Midwest City. It is a practical, functional transit rather than a relaxed scenic cruise, so stay alert for changing traffic patterns.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 7.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 39.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (I 40; US 270 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.8 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): 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.
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 Union City, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Del City along the way.
Del City
37.3 mi in
|
~43m
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 47m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.1 miles on Korean War 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 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (I 40; US 270 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.8 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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