Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
67.4 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Photo: kamanda X
The drive from Midwest City, OK to Anadarko, OK covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, OK 9, Will Rogers Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.2 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.24 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
33.7 miles from Midwest City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 67.4 miles, with most of the trip on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and OK 9. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.2 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
320 ft
Total Descent
381 ft
Highest Point
1,356 ft
~33.7 mi in
Elevation Range
268 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and OK 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in near I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 67.4 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 5.9 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 44 West, OK 3 East: Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 62: Chickasha, Anadarko
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto OK 9; US 62; US 277 / Carpenter Drive toward Chickasha, Anadarko
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Midwest City, OK and Anadarko, OK, road signs point toward State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo, Lawton and Chickasha.
State Capitol
Edmond
Amarillo
Lawton
Chickasha
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 24.2 mi | 22m |
| OK 9 | 16.5 mi | 22m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| East Choctaw Avenue | 3 mi | 3m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 3 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Carpenter Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City, OK and Anadarko, OK.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn left onto Felix Place
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
Turn slight right onto Tinker Diagonal
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 40; US 270
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270
Continue on I 40; US 270
Take the exit
Merge onto I 44; OK 3
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
Continue on I 44
Take the exit
Turn right onto OK 9; US 62; US 277
Continue on OK 9; US 62; US 277
Continue on OK 9; US 62; US 81
Continue on OK 9; US 62
Continue on OK 9; US 62
Continue on OK 9; US 62
Turn left onto OK 8; US 281
Arrive at 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 67.4 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.7 miles or 39m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anadarko, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Midwest City, 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 Midwest City, OK
This is one driving day of about 67.4 miles and 1h 19m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.7 mi from Midwest City, OK · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 67.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Midwest City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Anadarko, 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 Anadarko, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.24 one way
$20.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.29 | $22.57 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.72 | $25.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.97 | $29.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.69
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
$10
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Midwest City on Sunday
Local time
1:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Anadarko on Sunday
Local time
1:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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