Trip from Locust Grove, OK to Midwest City, OK

Drive Time

2h 49m

Distance

155 mi

249 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Locust Grove to Midwest City, you are looking at a straightforward 155-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 49 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable single-day trip. You will rely heavily on major arteries like the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, the Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, and the Skelly Bypass to complete the transit. With a estimated fuel cost of $24, it is an affordable trek that doesn't require an overnight stay. Since the entire route remains within the same region, you can anticipate a consistent travel experience from start to finish. It is a practical, no-nonsense path designed for efficiency rather than exploration.

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

77.5 miles from Locust Grove, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive is strictly highway-focused, with 81% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, especially during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 86.6 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. Do not expect technical winding roads here; instead, anticipate a steady, consistent pace that favors interstate travel over local scenery. The transition between the Turner Turnpike and the subsequent expressway and bypass sections keeps the traffic flow relatively predictable. Because the route is dominated by these major thoroughfares, you can maintain a steady speed for the vast majority of your commute.

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 86.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.1 miles in near I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 155 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 39.1 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140.7 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 145.3 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

39.1 mi into trip | ~45m in | I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma...

140.7 mi into trip | ~2h 29m 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...

145.3 mi into trip | ~2h 35m 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

150.1 mi into trip | ~2h 41m 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

152.8 mi into trip | ~2h 45m 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

Between Locust Grove, OK and Midwest City, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Lawton.

Oklahoma City

39.1 mi in | ~45m | via I 44; OK 66

Lawton

140.7 mi in | ~2h 29m | via I 44

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike	86.6 mi	1h 25m
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway	31.4 mi	36m
Skelly Bypass	15 mi	18m
Cherokee Turnpike	6.1 mi	6m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway	4.5 mi	5m
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway	2.9 mi	3m
Southeast 15th Street	2 mi	3m
Tinker Diagonal	2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Locust Grove, OK and Midwest City, OK.

Start on US 412 Alternate

0.5 mi · 1 min · Harold Andrews Boulevard

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn right onto OK 82

0.8 mi · 1 min · OK 82

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward US 412 West: Tulsa

Merge onto US 412

6.1 mi · 6 min · Cherokee Turnpike

Continue on US 412

31 mi · 36 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66

14 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass

Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma City Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66

1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 44

87 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 44

0.5 mi · 58 sec · I 44

Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

4.2 mi · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

0.4 mi · 26 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Toward I 35 South: Dallas Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 35

2.9 mi · 3 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 35

1.5 mi · 1 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street

Merge onto I 40; US 270

2.0 mi · 2 min · Tinker Diagonal

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Exit 155B Toward Del City, Midwest City Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Southeast 15th Street

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on Southeast 15th Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Southeast 15th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Felix Place

115 ft · 7 sec · Felix Place

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right

34 ft · 4 sec

Turn right

34 ft · 2 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While you only need one planned stop to complete the 155-mile distance comfortably, keep in mind that the highway-heavy nature of the route means service stations are most accessible near the turnpike exits. Check your fuel levels before merging onto the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, as this 86.6-mile stretch is the longest segment where you will be locked into a single road. Try to avoid peak commuter hours if you want to ensure the Skelly Bypass and the approach to Midwest City remain stress-free. Packing your own snacks and drinks will help you maximize the efficiency of your single stop, keeping your total travel time closer to that 2-hour and 49-minute mark.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 77.5 miles from Locust Grove, OK, or about 1h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 77.5 miles or 1h 27m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midwest City, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 155 miles and 2h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Locust Grove, 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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 86.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 77.5 mi from Locust Grove, OK · 1h 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denison, TX

78 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

Denison, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denison, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.5 miles from Locust Grove, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.6 miles.

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

$23.54 one way

$47.09 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$25.95	$51.91
premium	$4.80	$29.26	$58.52
diesel	$5.64	$34.44	$68.87

Estimated Tolls: $4.76

Turner Turnpike (86.6 mi) $4.33

Cherokee Turnpike (6.1 mi) $0.43

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

$24

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	46.5	$16.28	$7.44
Efficient EV	38.8	$13.56	$6.20
EV Truck/SUV	62	$21.70	$9.92

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Locust Grove, OK

Afternoon in Locust Grove on Sunday

Local time

1:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Midwest City, OK

Afternoon in Midwest City on Sunday

Local time

1:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

1 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 49m 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 Locust Grove, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 155 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, Skelly Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 77.5 miles from Locust Grove, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.54 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Locust Grove, OK and Midwest City, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Lawton.

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Trip from Locust Grove, OK to Midwest City, OK

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Midwest City, OK

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Locust Grove, OK

Midwest City, OK

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 49m on the road

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