Origin
Goldsby, OK
Late night in Goldsby on Saturday
Local time
12:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goldsby, OK to Midwest City, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Midwest City, OK
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 28.8-mile drive from Goldsby, OK to Midwest City, OK will take you about 36 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Helen Cole Memorial Highway, and Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, this route is quite budget-friendly. The journey stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape. Given its short duration and minimal stops, this trip is ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely afternoon excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 28.8-mile journey. While 4% of the route utilizes highway, much of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. This route is characterized by frequent turns and changes in direction, requiring your constant attention. It's less about scenic vistas and more about efficiently navigating from point A to point B through varied local terrain.
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.
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
22.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 35; US 62
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62 toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichi...
9
24.1 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
26.6 mi into trip
|
~32m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Goldsby, OK and Midwest City, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith and Del City.
Fort Smith
22.9 mi in
|
~27m
|
via I 35; US 62
Del City
26.6 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Main Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 9.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goldsby, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on OK 74
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Main Avenue
2
Continue on OK 74
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 74
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Adkins Hill Road
4
Enter roundabout
190 ft
·
3 sec
5
Continue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
6
Merge onto I 35
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 35
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 35; US 77
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 35; US 62
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12
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.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 155B
Toward Del City, Midwest City
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
18
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.50 one way
$9.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.94 | $9.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Saturday
Local time
12:36 AM
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
15 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
36m 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 Goldsby, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 28.8 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Helen Cole Memorial Highway, Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Goldsby, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.50 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Goldsby, OK and Midwest City, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith and Del City.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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