Origin
Wewoka, OK
Late night in Wewoka on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wewoka, 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 19m
Distance
62.4 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wewoka, OK
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Midwest City, OK
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Trip Overview
This 62.4-mile journey from Wewoka, OK to Midwest City, OK is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes. You'll primarily travel on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, US 270, and OK 9, with about half of the drive on higher-speed roads. The estimated fuel cost for this relatively short drive is around $10, making it an economical option. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, suggesting a consistent, open landscape. This route is ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely exploration without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| US 270 | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| OK 9 | 12 mi | 13m |
| US 270 Business | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| West 1st Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Wrangler Boulevard West | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Milt Phillips Avenue | 1.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 15.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wewoka, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on West 1st Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West 1st Street
2
Continue on US 270 Business
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 270 Business
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 270
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 270
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 377; OK 99; OK 3E
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 270; OK9; OK 3E
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Wrangler Boulevard West
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on OK 9; US 270
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 9; US 270
7
Continue on OK 9; OK 9A; US 270
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 9; OK 9A; US 270
8
Continue on OK 9; US 270
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 9; US 270
9
Take the ramp onto US 270
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
US 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
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.
12
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 159B
15
Keep slight right at fork
375 ft
·
9 sec
16
Turn straight onto South Douglas Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Douglas Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
20
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 31.2 miles from Wewoka, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 11.8 and 62.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 377; OK 99; OK 3E / North Milt Phillips Avenue
Turn right onto US 377; OK 99; OK 3E / North Milt Phillips Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
37.4 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
37.7 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
62.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Felix Place
Turn left onto Felix Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.76 one way
$19.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Tecumseh, OK
31 mi in
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
1h 19m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 50% of the journey utilizing highway speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.9 miles on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. This drive transitions between different road types, offering a varied experience behind the wheel. You won't find yourself on a monotonous interstate for the entire trip, but rather a blend that keeps things interesting as you cover the 62.4 miles.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in near US 377; OK 99; OK 3E / North Milt Phillips Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.4 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 11.8 miles (US 377; OK 99; OK 3E / North Milt Phillips Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.4 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 37.7 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.
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 Wewoka, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
37.4 mi in
|
~49m
|
via OK 3W; US 270
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 62.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 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.
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 11.8 miles (US 377; OK 99; OK 3E / North Milt Phillips Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.4 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 37.7 miles (OK 3W; US 270): 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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