Trip from Frederick, OK to Midwest City, OK

Drive Time

2h 42m

Distance

141.4 mi

228 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 32m ★
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.

Downtown Midwest City, OK, OK

Midwest City, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Frederick, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 141.4 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, US 62, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.2 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.48 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

70.7 miles from Frederick, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 42m highway drive covering 141.4 miles, with most of the trip on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and US 62. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.2 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 61.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and US 62. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 183 / North Main Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 141.4 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 0.1 miles (US 183 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.6 miles (US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 183 / North Main Street

Turn left onto US 183 / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
43.6 mi into trip | ~55m in | US 62

Keep slight right at fork onto US 62 toward Rogers Lane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Rogers Lane
8
130.6 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in

Take the exit toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 120B Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
9
136.7 mi into trip | ~2h 35m 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
139.2 mi into trip | ~2h 38m 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Frederick, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.

Oklahoma City

57.1 mi in | ~1h 11m | via I 44

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 61.2 mi 1h 2m
US 62 33.4 mi 37m
North Main Street 17.3 mi 25m
Will Rogers Expressway 12.3 mi 14m
Crosstown Expressway 5.8 mi 7m
Pioneer Expressway 4.6 mi 4m
Tinker Diagonal 2.5 mi 3m
Southeast 15th Street 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Harry E. Bailey Turnpike — 61.2 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederick, OK and Midwest City, OK.

1

Start on OK 5

423 ft · 21 sec · West Gladstone Avenue
2

Turn left onto US 183

17 mi · 25 min · North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Merge onto US 62

26 mi · 28 min · US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork onto US 62

7.2 mi · 8 min · US 62
Toward Rogers Lane Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto US 62

0.3 mi · 32 sec · US 62
7

Merge onto I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281

1.4 mi · 1 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Toward I 44 East, US 62 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
8

Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281

4.6 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on I 44

61 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 East: Chickasha, Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 44; US 62

12 mi · 14 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 120B Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith Use the right lane.
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

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 70.7 miles from Frederick, OK, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.2 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 70.7 miles or 1h 24m 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 10m

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 Frederick, 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 Frederick, OK

This is one driving day of about 141.4 miles and 2h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Frederick, 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 Harry E. Bailey Turnpike for about 61.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 70.7 mi from Frederick, OK · 1h 24m into the drive

Downtown Wichita Falls, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

71 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

Wichita Falls, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wichita Falls, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.7 miles from Frederick, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Harry E. Bailey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.2 miles.

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

$21.48 one way

$42.95 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $23.68 $47.35
premium $4.80 $26.69 $53.39
diesel $5.64 $31.41 $62.83

Estimated Tolls: $4.28

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (61.2 mi) $4.28

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

$21

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.4 0 $14.85 $6.79
Efficient EV 35.4 0 $12.37 $5.66
EV Truck/SUV 56.6 0 $19.80 $9.05

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Frederick, OK

Afternoon in Frederick on Monday

Local time

2:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Midwest City, OK

Afternoon in Midwest City on Monday

Local time

2:17 PM

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

2 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 Frederick, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 141.4 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 Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, US 62, North Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.7 miles from Frederick, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.48 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 141.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 183 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.6 miles (US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Frederick, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.

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