Origin
Meeker, OK
Afternoon in Meeker on Friday
Local time
4:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meeker, OK to Midwest City, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
38.4 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meeker, OK
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Midwest City, OK
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Trip Overview
This 38.4-mile drive from Meeker, OK to Midwest City, OK is a straightforward hop that can easily be completed in about 46 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and US 177, with a short segment on West Main Street. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this is an economical journey. Both Meeker and Midwest City are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent scenery throughout. Given its short duration and minimal fuel expense, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you choose to depart and if you decide to make any unscheduled stops.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 38.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 38.4-mile trip. While 22% of the route involves highway travel, the majority consists of navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.9 miles on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction fairly frequently, so staying attentive is key. The transition from the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway to US 177 and finally West Main Street will feel like a gradual shift through different local road types.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near US 177.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 38.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (US 177): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles (I 40; US 270; OK 3 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 177
Turn left onto US 177
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
13.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma 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.
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklah...
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 40; US 270; OK 3 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
30.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
38.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Felix Place
Turn left onto Felix Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| US 177 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| West Main Street | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Douglas Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Felix Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Fowler Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 15.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meeker, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on North Fowler Street
67 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Fowler Street
2
Turn right onto US 62
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 177
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
US 177
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 159B
8
Keep slight right at fork
375 ft
·
9 sec
9
Turn straight onto South Douglas Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Douglas Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
13
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Meeker, OK · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Meeker, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Midwest City, OK
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Midwest City, OK if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.73 one way
$11.45 round trip
$3.79/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| premium | $4.63 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $8.19 | $16.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Midwest City, OK
Afternoon in Midwest City on Friday
Local time
4:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
46m 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 Meeker, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 38.4 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, US 177, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 miles from Meeker, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.73 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 38.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (US 177): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles (I 40; US 270; OK 3 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Meeker, 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 by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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