Origin
Fairview, OK
Afternoon in Fairview on Thursday
Local time
1:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, OK to Midwest City, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
107.1 mi
172 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, OK
Adrien Olichon
Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Trip Overview
This 107.1-mile journey from Fairview, OK to Midwest City, OK takes approximately 2 hours and 6 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day road trip. You'll navigate a blend of highways and local roads, with about 27% of your travel on higher-speed routes. Expect a fuel cost of around $17 for this drive. As you travel within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, the route offers a straightforward connection between these two communities. With no specific stops recommended, this drive is designed for efficient travel, allowing you to reach your destination with ease.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.5 miles from Fairview, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 107.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Fairview to Midwest City is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' indicating a dynamic route rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While only 27% of the journey is on highways, you'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 38.5 miles on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll be utilizing OK 51A and OK 8, suggesting a mix of rural and potentially more populated local roads. This means you should anticipate frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you transition between different road types.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 38.5 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 around 6.3 miles in near OK 51A.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 107.1 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: at 6.3 miles (OK 51A): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.1 miles (I 40 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.3 mi into trip
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~11m in
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OK 51A
Turn left onto OK 51A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
5
58.1 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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I 40 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
102.4 mi into trip
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~1h 59m in
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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
104.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m 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 | 38.5 mi | 40m |
| OK 51A | 22.5 mi | 26m |
| OK 8 | 18.5 mi | 20m |
| South Main Street | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Clarence Nash Boulevard | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| US 281 Spur | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 38.5 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on US 60; OK 58
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto OK 51A
23 mi
·
26 min
·
OK 51A
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn straight
209 ft
·
9 sec
4
Turn straight onto OK 8
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Clarence Nash Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
OK 8; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
15 mi
·
16 min
·
OK 8; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 8; US 281
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 8; US 281
8
Continue on US 281 Spur
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 281 Spur
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 281 Spur
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 281 Spur
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Merge onto I 40
38 mi
·
40 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 40; US 270
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Exit 128
Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Use the slight left lane.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 155B
Toward Del City, Midwest City
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
19
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2 hour and 6 minute duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion with plenty of flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps after a relaxed morning in Fairview. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 38.5 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, especially as the total fuel cost is estimated at $17. While no specific stops are mandated, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly before embarking on the 38.5-mile segment on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, to ensure a smooth arrival in Midwest City.
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 53.5 miles from Fairview, OK, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.5 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 24 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.5 miles or 1h 5m 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 42m
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 Fairview, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Fairview, OK
This is one driving day of about 107.1 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Fairview, 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 38.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.5 mi from Fairview, OK · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.5 miles from Fairview, 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
$16.74 one way
$33.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.38 | $36.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.61 | $41.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.65 | $47.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.25 | $5.14 |
| Efficient EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.99 | $6.85 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Midwest City on Thursday
Local time
1:00 PM
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
2 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 6m 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 Fairview, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 107.1 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 51A, OK 8. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.5 miles from Fairview, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.74 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 107.1 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: at 6.3 miles (OK 51A): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.1 miles (I 40 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fairview, OK to Midwest City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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