Origin
Drumright, OK
Evening in Drumright on Thursday
Local time
8:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Drumright, OK to Midwest City, OK
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
80.4 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Drumright, OK
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Midwest City, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Drumright, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 80.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Greenwood Road, North 8th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 80.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 80.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Drumright, OK to Midwest City, OK is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Drumright, OK to Midwest City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Greenwood Road | — | — |
| North 8th Avenue | — | — |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | — | — |
| I 35 South | — | — |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins | — | — |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Drumright, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on East Broadway Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway Street
2
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
3
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
4
Continue on Greenwood Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenwood Road
5
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Continue on North 8th Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
North 8th Avenue
7
Take the ramp right
315 ft
·
8 sec
8
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
44 mi
·
44 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
11
Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
17
Merge slight right onto Tinker Diagonal
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
18
Take the exit slight right toward Del City, Midwest City
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Del City, Midwest City
19
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Southeast 15th Street
20
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
21
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
22
Turn right
33 ft
·
5 sec
23
Turn right
33 ft
·
3 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.2 mi from Drumright, OK · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.2 miles from Drumright, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.57 one way
$25.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.75 | $35.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.26 | $5.15 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Evening in Midwest City on Thursday
Local time
8:10 PM
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
16 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 23m 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 Drumright, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 80.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Greenwood Road, North 8th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.2 miles from Drumright, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.57 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.
The drive from Drumright, OK to Midwest City, OK is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Drumright, OK to Midwest City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Drumright, OK to Midwest City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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