Origin
Healdton, OK
Evening in Healdton on Sunday
Local time
5:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Healdton, OK to Midwest City, OK
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
113.4 mi
183 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
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6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Healdton to Midwest City, you are looking at a 113.4-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. Expect to spend approximately 2 hours and 16 minutes behind the wheel for this straightforward trip, which is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. You will navigate a path that utilizes East Main Street, the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, and the Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway. Budget roughly $17 for fuel to complete the transit between these two points. Since the drive is relatively short and contained within the same region, you won't need to worry about an overnight split, allowing for maximum flexibility in your scheduling.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.7 miles from Healdton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, offering a different pace than a monotonous interstate haul. With only 18% of the route consisting of highway travel, you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads that demand your full attention. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 47.3 miles along the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides the most consistent driving conditions of the trip. Because the route relies heavily on local paths, you should prepare for frequent adjustments in speed and direction. It is a practical, functional drive that shifts from rural stretches to the more developed environment of Midwest City.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 47.3 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 36.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 113.4 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 36.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 36.9 miles (I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.5 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 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
36.6 mi into trip
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~51m in
Turn left toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
5
36.9 mi into trip
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~52m in
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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 none / straight / right lanes.
8
107.5 mi into trip
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~2h 7m in
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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
108.7 mi into trip
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~2h 9m 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
111.2 mi into trip
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~2h 12m 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 Healdton, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
107.5 mi in
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~2h 7m
|
via I 35; US 62
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 47.3 mi | 50m |
| East Main Street | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway | 11 mi | 11m |
| OK 53 | 10.4 mi | 18m |
| OK 7 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 47.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Healdton, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on Northwest 4th Street
52 ft
·
4 sec
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Northwest 4th Street
2
Turn right onto OK 76
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 53; OK 76
10 mi
·
18 min
·
OK 53; OK 76
4
Take the ramp
426 ft
·
11 sec
5
Merge onto OK 7
13 mi
·
14 min
·
East Main Street
6
Continue on OK 7
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
OK 7
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 35
7.9 mi
·
7 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 35
34 mi
·
35 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 35
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 35; US 77
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
Merge onto I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
16
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.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 155B
Toward Del City, Midwest City
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
22
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this 113.4-mile trip is a quick drive, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that best suits your personal schedule without needing to plan for overnight accommodations. Since there are zero scheduled stops in the data, you should fuel up in Healdton before you head out to ensure your $17 budget covers the full distance. Keep a close watch on your navigation as you transition between the local roads and the primary highways, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can be demanding. Take advantage of the route’s brevity by keeping your vehicle prepared for the full 2-hour and 16-minute duration in one go. Staying alert during the 47.3-mile stretch on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway is the best way to maintain a steady, safe pace.
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 56.7 miles from Healdton, OK, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.3 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.7 miles or 1h 11m 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 50m
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 Healdton, 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 Healdton, OK
This is one driving day of about 113.4 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Healdton, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for about 47.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.7 mi from Healdton, OK · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.7 miles from Healdton, 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
$17.22 one way
$34.45 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
| premium | $4.80 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.19 | $50.39 |
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: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34 | 0 | $11.91 | $5.44 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.92 | $4.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.88 | $7.26 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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 Sunday
Local time
5:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
56°F
Sanger, TX
57 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
6 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 16m 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 Healdton, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 113.4 miles and takes about 2h 16m 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, East Main Street, Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.7 miles from Healdton, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.22 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 113.4 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 36.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 36.9 miles (I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.5 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Healdton, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
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