Kiefer, OK to Midwest City, OK is 99.4 miles and takes about 1h 50m via Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that keeps you within the familiar Great Plains region. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained turnpikes and highways, making it a predictable and efficient journey. It’s a solid option if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss, especially if you're looking for a drive that can easily be completed in a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.7 miles from Kiefer, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 99.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 77% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 75.4 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, offering a consistent cruising experience. The profile suggests a smooth ride, likely meaning well-maintained asphalt and straightforward navigation. Expect a predominantly fast-paced journey on these main roads, with minimal distractions or technical driving required, allowing you to cover ground efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 75.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.4 miles you will encounter 17 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 9.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 85.1 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.7 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
9.4 mi into trip|~15m in
Turn left toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
7
85.1 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dalla...
7
89.7 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
7
94.5 mi into trip|~1h 42m 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 slight right lane.
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
8
97.2 mi into trip|~1h 46m 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.
On the drive from Kiefer, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
Lawton
85.1 mi in|~1h 30m|via I 44
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
75.4 mi
1h 15m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
5m
North A Street
4.4 mi
6m
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
3m
US Historic 66
2.9 mi
3m
Southeast 15th Street
2 mi
3m
Tinker Diagonal
2 mi
2m
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 75.4 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kiefer, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi·46 sec·Main Street
2
Turn straight onto US 75 Alternate
4.4 mi·6 min·North A Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto OK 66; OK 117
1.2 mi·2 min·West Taft Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on OK 66; OK 117
0.5 mi·53 sec·OK 66; OK 117
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66
2.9 mi·3 min·US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn right onto OK 33
0.3 mi·29 sec·OK 33
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma CityUse the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 44
75 mi·1 hr 15 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto I 44
0.5 mi·58 sec·I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, LawtonUse the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi·4 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.4 mi·26 sec·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: DallasUse the slight left lane.
12
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi·3 min·Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 35
1.5 mi·1 min·Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort SmithUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
16
Merge onto I 40; US 270
2.0 mi·2 min·Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 155BToward Del City, Midwest CityUse 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
Given the relatively short 1h 50m duration, you have considerable flexibility with departure times. Aim to leave in the morning to take advantage of daylight and potentially lighter traffic. With only 99.4 miles, you won't need many stops, but it’s wise to make one brief stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel if necessary, especially before the longest stretch on the turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the estimated cost is $16, it's always best to top off before heading out, particularly if you're not familiar with fuel availability along the route.
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 49.7 miles from Kiefer, OK, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 22 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.7 miles or 55m 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 27m
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 Kiefer, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kiefer, OK
This is one driving day of about 99.4 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Kiefer, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 75.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.7 mi from Kiefer, OK
· 55m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.54 one way
$31.08 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.06
$34.12
premium
$4.89
$19.13
$38.26
diesel
$5.61
$21.95
$43.89
Estimated Tolls: $3.77
Turner Turnpike
(75.4 mi)$3.77
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
$16
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.8
0
$10.44
$4.77
Efficient EV
24.9
0
$8.70
$3.98
EV Truck/SUV
39.8
0
$13.92
$6.36
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Kiefer, OK
Afternoon
in Kiefer on Friday
Local time
3:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Midwest City, OK
Afternoon
in Midwest City on Friday
Local time
3:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Meeker, OK
50 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
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 50m 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 Kiefer, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 99.4 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, North A 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 49.7 miles from Kiefer, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.54 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 99.4 miles you will encounter 17 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 9.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 85.1 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.7 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Kiefer, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
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.
