The drive from Laverne, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 185.9 miles and takes about 3h 38m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OK 3, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, US 270 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.2 miles on OK 3.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.06 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
93 miles from Laverne, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 38m. Total distance: 185.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 38m highway drive covering 185.9 miles, with most of the trip on OK 3 and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.2 miles on OK 3.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 53.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 3 and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 39.7 miles in near US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34 / 9th Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 185.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 39.7 miles (US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34 / 9th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 86.2 miles (OK 3; US 270; US 281): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
39.7 mi into trip|~50m in|US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34 / 9th Street
Turn right onto US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34 / 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
86.2 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|OK 3; US 270; US 281
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
136.7 mi into trip|~2h 43m 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
9
181.2 mi into trip|~3h 31m 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
183.7 mi into trip|~3h 34m 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
OK 3
53.2 mi
1h
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.5 mi
40m
US 270
24.4 mi
28m
OK 8
19 mi
20m
US 183
14 mi
16m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.4 mi
9m
South Broadway Avenue
6.1 mi
9m
Crosstown Expressway
5.8 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
OK 3
— 53.2 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laverne, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on OK 149
68 ft·6 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 283
6.1 mi·9 min·South Broadway Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 270; US 412; OK 3
23 mi·26 min·US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
0.3 mi·21 sec·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
3.4 mi·3 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
1.5 mi·1 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
3.7 mi·4 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
2.1 mi·4 min·Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
0.5 mi·1 min·9th Street
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
2.0 mi·3 min·Williams Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
5.0 mi·5 min·US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 3; US 183; US 270
24 mi·26 min·OK 3; US 183; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 3; US 270
2.0 mi·2 min·OK 3; US 270
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on OK 3; US 60; US 270; US 281
0.7 mi·49 sec·North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
8.4 mi·9 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Continue on OK 3; US 270; US 281
4.1 mi·4 min·OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
14 mi·15 min·OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 270; US 281; OK 3
1.9 mi·2 min·US 270; US 281; OK 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Continue on OK 3; OK 33; US 270; US 281
9.6 mi·11 min·OK 3; OK 33; US 270; US 281
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto US 270; US 281; OK 8
2.0 mi·2 min·South Clarence Nash Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
0.5 mi·31 sec·OK 8; US 270; US 281
22
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.
23
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
15 mi·16 min·OK 8; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on OK 8; US 281
2.6 mi·2 min·OK 8; US 281
25
Continue on US 281 Spur
4.1 mi·4 min·US 281 Spur
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 281 Spur
0.2 mi·34 sec·US 281 Spur
Use the straight lane.
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / left lanes.
28
Merge onto I 40
38 mi·40 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on I 40; US 270
5.8 mi·7 min·Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
2.5 mi·3 min·Tinker Diagonal
Exit 128Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort SmithUse the slight left lane.
31
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 155BToward Del City, Midwest CityUse the slight right lane.
32
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi·58 sec·Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi·2 min·Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft·7 sec·Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Turn right
34 ft·4 sec
36
Turn right
34 ft·2 sec
37
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 93 miles from Laverne, OK, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.2 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 41 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93 miles or 1h 52m 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 59m
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 Laverne, 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 Laverne, OK
This is one driving day of about 185.9 miles and 3h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Laverne, 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 OK 3 for about 53.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93 mi from Laverne, OK
· 1h 52m into the drive
The midpoint is around 93 miles from Laverne, 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.
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
$29.06 one way
$58.13 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg65 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$31.91
$63.82
premium
$4.89
$35.77
$71.55
diesel
$5.61
$41.04
$82.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.8
0
$19.52
$8.92
Efficient EV
46.5
0
$16.27
$7.44
EV Truck/SUV
74.4
0
$26.03
$11.90
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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 16, 2026
Origin
Laverne, OK
Morning
in Laverne on Friday
Local time
8:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Midwest City, OK
Morning
in Midwest City on Friday
Local time
8:08 AM
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
31 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
3h 38m 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 Laverne, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 185.9 miles and takes about 3h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 3, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, US 270. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93 miles from Laverne, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 185.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 39.7 miles (US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34 / 9th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 86.2 miles (OK 3; US 270; US 281): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laverne, OK to Midwest City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
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over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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