The drive from Midwest City, OK to Dickson, OK covers 109.3 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 53, Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.5 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.09 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.
Midpoint
54.7 miles from Midwest City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 109.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 109.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 60.5 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near South I-35 Service Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 109.3 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 5.2 miles (South I-35 Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 90.1 miles (OK 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.2 mi into trip|~10m in|South I-35 Service Road
Turn left onto South I-35 Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.3 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South
8
90.1 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|OK 53
Take the exit onto OK 53 toward OK 53 East: Springer, Gene Autry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40
Toward OK 53 East: Springer, Gene Autry
6
90.3 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|OK 53
At end of road, turn left onto OK 53
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
109.3 mi into trip|~2h 3m in|US 177; OK 199
Turn left onto US 177; OK 199
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
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 Midwest City, OK to Dickson, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Gene Autry along the way.
Gene Autry
90.1 mi in|~1h 40m|via OK 53
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
60.5 mi
1h 3m
OK 53
11.3 mi
13m
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi
11m
US 177
7.3 mi
8m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi
7m
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
5.6 mi
6m
Southeast 15th Street
5.2 mi
9m
McCall Bridge
0.8 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 60.5 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City, OK and Dickson, OK.
1
Start on this road
34 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left
34 ft·8 sec
3
Turn left onto Felix Place
115 ft·12 sec·Felix Place
4
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
5.2 mi·9 min·Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto South I-35 Service Road
0.1 mi·13 sec·South I-35 Service Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward I 35 SouthUse the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 35; US 62; US 77
4.2 mi·5 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.8 mi·7 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 35; US 77
5.6 mi·6 min·Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35
0.9 mi·1 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto OK 9; I 35
0.8 mi·52 sec·McCall Bridge
12
Continue on OK 9; I 35
32 mi·33 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 35
11 mi·11 min·Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 35
23 mi·22 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto OK 53
0.2 mi·31 sec·OK 53
Exit 40Toward OK 53 East: Springer, Gene AutryUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
At end of road, turn left onto OK 53
7.1 mi·8 min·OK 53
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on OK 53
0.6 mi·1 min·Peter Wates Road
18
Turn left onto OK 53
4.0 mi·4 min·OK 53
19
Turn right onto US 177
7.2 mi·8 min·US 177
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn left onto US 177; OK 199
438 ft·8 sec·US 177; OK 199
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
US 177; OK 199
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.7 miles from Midwest City, OK, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.5 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 24 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.7 miles or 1h 4m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dickson, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 109.3 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Midwest City, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for about 60.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.7 mi from Midwest City, OK
· 1h 4m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.09 one way
$34.18 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.76
$37.52
premium
$4.89
$21.03
$42.07
diesel
$5.61
$24.13
$48.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.8
0
$11.48
$5.25
Efficient EV
27.3
0
$9.56
$4.37
EV Truck/SUV
43.7
0
$15.30
$7.00
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Midwest City, OK
Night
in Midwest City on Thursday
Local time
10:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dickson, OK
Night
in Dickson on Thursday
Local time
10:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 4m 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 Midwest City, OK to Dickson, OK covers 109.3 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 53, Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.7 miles from Midwest City, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.09 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 109.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (South I-35 Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 90.1 miles (OK 53): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Midwest City, OK to Dickson, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Gene Autry along the way.
