Trip from Mangum, OK to Midwest City, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 56m

Distance

160.2 mi

258 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 45m ★

6 AM

2h 56m

8 AM

3h 19m

10 AM

3h 4m

12 PM

3h 2m

3 PM

3h 5m

5 PM

3h 17m

8 PM

2h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Mangum, OK

cottonbro CG studio

Midwest City, OK

John Hill

Trip Overview

The drive from Mangum, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 160.2 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 34, US 283 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100.7 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.05 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

80.1 miles from Mangum, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 56m drive with frequent turns across 160.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 100.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 34 / East Lincoln Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 160.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (OK 34 / East Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.6 miles (OK 34): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.8 miles (I 40; OK 34 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | OK 34 / East Lincoln Street

Turn right onto OK 34 / East Lincoln Street

Navigation decision point

35.6 mi into trip | ~43m in | OK 34

Take the ramp onto OK 34 toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, Woodward

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, W...

35.8 mi into trip | ~43m in | I 40; OK 34 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 40; OK 34 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

155.5 mi into trip | ~2h 48m 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

158 mi into trip | ~2h 51m 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 Mangum, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Woodward along the way.

Woodward

35.6 mi in | ~43m | via OK 34

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	100.7 mi	1h 44m
OK 34	21.6 mi	26m
US 283	11.9 mi	13m
Great Western Cattle Trail	10.7 mi	10m
Crosstown Expressway	5.8 mi	7m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway	2.6 mi	2m
Tinker Diagonal	2.5 mi	3m
South Louis Tittle Avenue	2.1 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway — 100.7 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on OK 34

93 ft · 5 sec · South Pennsylvania Avenue

Turn right onto OK 34

494 ft · 15 sec · East Lincoln Street

Turn left onto US 283; OK 34

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Louis Tittle Avenue

Continue on US 283; OK 9; OK 34

3.8 mi · 4 min · US 283; OK 9; OK 34

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on US 283; OK 34

8.1 mi · 9 min · US 283; OK 34

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on OK 34; US 283

503 ft · 6 sec · OK 34; US 283

Continue on OK 34; CR N1950

7.5 mi · 8 min · OK 34; CR N1950

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on OK 34; CR N1950

14 mi · 16 min · OK 34; CR N1950

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Take the ramp onto OK 34

0.2 mi · 28 sec · OK 34

Toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, Woodward

Merge onto I 40; OK 34

12 mi · 12 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 40

11 mi · 10 min · Great Western Cattle Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 40

24 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 40

2.6 mi · 2 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 40

65 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 40; US 270

5.8 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

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

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 80.1 miles from Mangum, OK, or about 1h 29m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.7 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 35 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 80.1 miles or 1h 29m 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 22m

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 Mangum, 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 Mangum, OK

This is one driving day of about 160.2 miles and 2h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Mangum, 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 Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 100.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 80.1 mi from Mangum, OK · 1h 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Weatherford, OK

80 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

Elk City, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Weatherford, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.1 miles from Mangum, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.7 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.05 one way

$50.09 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$27.50	$55.00
premium	$4.89	$30.83	$61.66
diesel	$5.61	$35.37	$70.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	48.1	$16.82	$7.69
Efficient EV	40.1	$14.02	$6.41
EV Truck/SUV	64.1	$22.43	$10.25

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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

Mangum, OK

Night in Mangum on Wednesday

Local time

11:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Midwest City, OK

Night in Midwest City on Wednesday

Local time

11:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Weatherford, OK

80 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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 56m 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 Mangum, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 160.2 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 34, US 283. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 80.1 miles from Mangum, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.05 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.

On the drive from Mangum, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Woodward along the way.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Midwest City, OK

Chelsea, OK 153.3 mi · 2h 50m Altus, OK 144.8 mi · 2h 42m Cherokee, OK 143.3 mi · 2h 54m Caddo, OK 137.1 mi · 2h 47m

More trips to Midwest City, OK

Hugo, OK 190.8 mi Vinita, OK 169.8 mi Muldrow, OK 164.9 mi Tahlequah, OK 161.3 mi Locust Grove, OK 155 mi Sallisaw, OK 152.9 mi

Explore more options from Mangum, OK or browse trips ending in Midwest City, OK.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OK road trips.

Explore maps for Mangum, OK or Midwest City, OK on MapSof.net.