Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
137.1 mi
221 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Photo: Rodolfo Gaion
The drive from Midwest City, OK to Caddo, OK covers 137.1 miles and takes about 2h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OK 48, OK 3W, J. A. Richardson Loop for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.4 miles on OK 48. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.82 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
68.6 miles from Midwest City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
The drive from Midwest City, OK to Caddo, OK covers 137.1 miles and takes about 2h 47m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southeast 15th Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 137.1 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: near the start (Southeast 15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (South Midwest Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Turn right onto Southeast 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto South Midwest Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
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 OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto OK 3W toward OK 1 West, OK 3 East: Roff, Coalgate
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Midwest City, OK and Caddo, OK, road signs point toward Tecumseh and Coalgate.
Tecumseh
Coalgate
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 48 | 34.4 mi | 42m |
| OK 3W | 31.2 mi | 36m |
| J. A. Richardson Loop | 20.9 mi | 24m |
| US 177 | 19.4 mi | 23m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 16.2 mi | 17m |
| OK 22 | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Southeast 29th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City, OK and Caddo, OK.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn left onto Felix Place
Turn right onto Southeast 15th Street
Turn right onto South Midwest Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast 29th Street
Turn right onto South Douglas Boulevard
Continue on South Douglas Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 40; US 270
Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3W; US 270
Merge onto OK 3W; US 177; US 270
Continue on US 177; OK 3W
Continue on OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
Continue on US 177; OK 59
Continue on OK 3W
Continue on OK 3W
Continue on OK 3W
Take the exit onto OK 3W
Merge onto OK 1; OK 3
Turn right onto OK 48
Continue on OK 48
Continue on OK 48
Turn left onto OK 22
Turn left onto Manning Avenue
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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.6 miles or 1h 21m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Caddo, 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 137.1 miles and 2h 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.6 mi from Midwest City, OK · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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.
The final approach into Caddo, 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 Caddo, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$20.82 one way
$41.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.96 | $45.91 |
| premium | $4.80 | $25.88 | $51.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.46 | $60.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.40 | $6.58 |
| Efficient EV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.00 | $5.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.19 | $8.77 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Caddo on Sunday
Local time
1:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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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