Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
153.6 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Same-day tripThe drive from Locust Grove, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 153.6 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Floyd Cunningham Drive, Broadway Street, Willie B Austin for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.90 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.8 miles from Locust Grove, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 153.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Floyd Cunningham Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Willie B Austin | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 412 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cherokee Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dan P | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Skelly Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Locust Grove, OK and Midwest City, OK.
Start on Harold Andrews Boulevard
Turn right onto Floyd Cunningham Drive
Turn left onto Broadway Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Willie B Austin
Turn left
Turn right
Take the ramp right toward US 412 West: Tulsa
Merge slight left onto Cherokee Turnpike
Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass
Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
Merge slight right onto Tinker Diagonal
Take the exit slight right toward Del City, Midwest City
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
Turn right onto Felix Place
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.8 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midwest City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Locust Grove, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Locust Grove, OK
This is one driving day of about 153.6 miles and 2h 22m.
These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.
Late stop town
Meal stop
77 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.8 mi from Locust Grove, OK
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 76.8 miles from Locust Grove, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.79 | $22.90 | $45.80 |
| midgrade | $4.26 | $25.76 | $51.51 |
| premium | $4.63 | $27.97 | $55.94 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $32.75 | $65.49 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Locust Grove on Saturday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Midwest City on Saturday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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