Origin
Altus, OK
Late night in Altus on Monday
Local time
3:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Altus, OK to Midwest City, OK
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
145 mi
233 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
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6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Altus, OK
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Midwest City, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Altus to Midwest City, you are looking at a straightforward 145-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. Expect roughly 2 hours and 42 minutes of drive time, making this a very manageable single-day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, the Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway, and the Will Rogers Expressway. With a fuel budget of approximately $22, this is a budget-friendly route for those needing to cross the state. Because the entire trip stays within the Great Plains region, the landscape remains consistent throughout your transit. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes efficiency over sightseeing.
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
72.5 miles from Altus, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 63% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, which features the route's longest uninterrupted stretch at 61.2 miles. Behind the wheel, you should expect a steady pace that favors speed and direct navigation rather than technical maneuvers or winding turns. The transition between the Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway and the Will Rogers Expressway keeps the drive feeling consistent as you head toward Midwest City. It is a reliable route for drivers who prefer high-speed transit and consistent road conditions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Broadway Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Altus, OK to Midwest City, OK is easy. At 2h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Altus, OK to Midwest City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Colonel Aaron C | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rogers Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bill W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pioneer Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harry E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Will Rogers Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Broadway Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altus, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
98 ft
·
10 sec
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North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Broadway Street
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Broadway Street
3
Continue on Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway
45 mi
·
50 min
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Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway
4
Keep slight right to continue on Rogers Lane
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Rogers Lane
5
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
7
Continue on Pioneer Expressway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
8
Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
9
Continue on Will Rogers Expressway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
11
Continue on Crosstown Expressway
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
13
Take the exit slight right toward Del City, Midwest City
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Del City, Midwest City
14
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
15
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
16
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
17
Turn right
33 ft
·
5 sec
18
Turn right
33 ft
·
3 sec
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid peak traffic near Midwest City. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and break up the 145-mile trek, as the highway-heavy nature of the route can become monotonous. Budgeting around $22 for fuel is a safe estimate, but keep an eye on your gauge as you navigate the turnpike sections where service stations may be spaced out. A helpful tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the toll requirements on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike before you merge onto the highway. By pacing your drive with a single deliberate stop, you can easily complete this trip in one comfortable sitting without feeling rushed.
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 72.5 miles from Altus, OK, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.5 miles or 1h 21m 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 13m
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 Altus, 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 Altus, OK
This is one driving day of about 145 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Altus, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.5 mi from Altus, OK · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.5 miles from Altus, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Midwest City, OK
The final approach into Midwest City, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Midwest City, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.02 one way
$44.05 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $24.28 | $48.56 |
| premium | $4.80 | $27.37 | $54.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.21 | $64.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.23 | $6.96 |
| Efficient EV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.69 | $5.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58 | 0 | $20.30 | $9.28 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Late night in Midwest City on Monday
Local time
3:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 42m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Altus, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 145 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Broadway Street, Colonel Aaron C, Rogers Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.5 miles from Altus, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Altus, OK to Midwest City, OK is easy. At 2h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Altus, OK to Midwest City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Altus, OK to Midwest City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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