Origin
Wilburton, OK
Morning in Wilburton on Sunday
Local time
6:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilburton, 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
2h 53m
Distance
154.3 mi
248 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
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6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilburton, OK
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Midwest City, OK
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Trip Overview
Wilburton, OK to Midwest City, OK is 154.3 miles and takes about 2h 53m via Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and Indian Nation Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey between two points in Oklahoma. Expect a mixed drive that includes some highway time and some time on other major roads. Given the relatively short distance and manageable duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to arrive with plenty of time to spare.
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
77.1 miles from Wilburton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 75.3 mi | 1h 16m |
| Indian Nation Turnpike | 34.6 mi | 32m |
| US 270 | 33.5 mi | 47m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Douglas Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 75.3 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilburton, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on US 270
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn slight right onto Brandy Road
362 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brandy Road
4
Turn slight left onto US 270; OK 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 270
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 270
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 270
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on US 270
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 270
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 270
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 270
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 270
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 270
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on US 270
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 270
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 270
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 270
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 270
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 270
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn slight right onto US 270
20 mi
·
32 min
·
US 270
Toward Hartshorne, McAlester
Use the right lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto OK 375
35 mi
·
32 min
·
Indian Nation Turnpike
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
Use the sharp right lane.
18
Merge onto I 40
198 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
19
Continue on I 40
75 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 159B
22
Keep slight right at fork
375 ft
·
9 sec
23
Turn straight onto South Douglas Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Douglas Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
27
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive time under three hours, you have flexibility in when you depart. Leaving in the morning allows you to reach Midwest City with ample time for afternoon activities. The estimated fuel cost is around $24, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Wilburton, as there's only one recommended stop on this route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 75.3 miles on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, to ensure you're well-prepared between refueling opportunities.
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 77.1 miles from Wilburton, OK, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.3 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 34 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.1 miles or 1h 31m 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 22m
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 Wilburton, 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 Wilburton, OK
This is one driving day of about 154.3 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Wilburton, 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 75.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.1 miles from Wilburton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.3 miles.
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 165 decision points cluster between mile 15.6 and 154.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 270
Turn slight right onto US 270 toward Hartshorne, McAlester
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Hartshorne, McAlester
5
35.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the ramp toward Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
7
70.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Okla...
6
146.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m 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
154.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
|
Felix Place
Turn left onto Felix Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.12 one way
$48.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.49 | $52.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.69 | $59.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.07 | $68.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.42
Indian Nation Turnpike
(34.6 mi)
$2.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.20 | $7.41 |
| Efficient EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.50 | $6.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.7 | 0 | $21.60 | $9.88 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Midwest City, OK
Morning in Midwest City on Sunday
Local time
6:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 53m 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?
This route features a 44% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster-paced driving and other road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 75.3 miles on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, offering a good period of consistent travel. You'll notice the road profile is a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting you'll transition between different types of roadways. This varied character means you won't be stuck on one kind of road for the entire trip, keeping the driving experience dynamic.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.3 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 15.6 miles in near US 270.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 154.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.6 miles (US 270): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 70.6 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.
Between Wilburton, OK and Midwest City, OK, road signs point toward Hartshorne, Mcalester and Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound.
Hartshorne
15.6 mi in
|
~19m
|
via US 270
Mcalester
15.6 mi in
|
~19m
|
via US 270
Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
35.7 mi in
|
~51m
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 2h 53m. Total distance: 154.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.3 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.42 in tolls one way, starting with Indian Nation Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 15.6 miles (US 270): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 70.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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