Clinton, OK to Midwest City, OK is 92.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 41 minutes via Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a single day of travel. You'll primarily navigate through Oklahoma, with the main roads guiding you efficiently. Consider this route if you need a quick and predictable transit between these two Oklahoma locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.3 miles from Clinton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 92.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 92.6-mile trip. While your highway share is about 6%, much of this route involves navigating local roads and expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 78.1 miles along the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a good period of consistent travel. As you progress, you'll transition from the open feel of the Great Plains into more developed areas closer to Midwest City. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed limits, especially as you approach your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 78.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (US 183 / North 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip|~0m in|I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 183 / North 4th Street
Turn right onto US 183 / North 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in
Turn left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
9
87.9 mi into trip|~1h 33m 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
90.4 mi into trip|~1h 36m 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
78.1 mi
1h 20m
Crosstown Expressway
5.8 mi
7m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi
2m
Tinker Diagonal
2.5 mi
3m
Southeast 15th Street
2 mi
3m
North 4th Street
1.1 mi
1m
West Gary Boulevard
0.1 mi
<1m
Felix Place
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 78.1 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on North 6th Street
68 ft·9 sec·North 6th Street
2
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66
0.1 mi·16 sec·West Gary Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 183
1.1 mi·1 min·North 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma CityUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 40
13 mi·14 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi·2 min·Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 40
65 mi·1 hr 6 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 40; US 270
5.8 mi·7 min·Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
2.5 mi·3 min·Tinker Diagonal
Exit 128Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort SmithUse the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 155BToward Del City, Midwest CityUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi·58 sec·Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi·2 min·Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft·7 sec·Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right
34 ft·4 sec
15
Turn right
34 ft·2 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 41-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to reach Midwest City with ample time to settle in or continue your day. With only 92.6 miles and a $14 fuel cost, you won't need many stops, but it's wise to take advantage of any services along the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway before you get too far from Clinton. Keep an eye out for the transition points between the main highways and local roads, as this is where most of the turns will occur.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.3 miles from Clinton, OK, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.1 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 20 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.3 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
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 Clinton, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clinton, OK
This is one driving day of about 92.6 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Clinton, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 78.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.3 mi from Clinton, OK
· 49m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.48 one way
$28.95 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.90
$31.79
premium
$4.89
$17.82
$35.64
diesel
$5.61
$20.44
$40.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.8
0
$9.72
$4.44
Efficient EV
23.2
0
$8.10
$3.70
EV Truck/SUV
37
0
$12.96
$5.93
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Clinton, OK
Evening
in Clinton on Friday
Local time
7:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Midwest City, OK
Evening
in Midwest City on Friday
Local time
7:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Union City, OK
46 mi in
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
17 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 41m 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 Clinton, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 92.6 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Crosstown Expressway, Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.3 miles from Clinton, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.48 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (US 183 / North 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clinton, OK to Midwest City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
