Origin
Midwest City, OK
Evening in Midwest City on Friday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midwest City, OK to Kingfisher, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Kingfisher, OK
Özcan Şahin
Trip Overview
The drive from Midwest City, OK to Kingfisher, OK covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Expressway, OK 3, Crosstown Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on Northwest Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 52.4 miles, with most of the trip on Northwest Expressway and OK 3. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.3 miles on Northwest Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northwest Expressway and OK 3. 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.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 5.9 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles (OK 3; OK 74 / Lake Hefner Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
5.9 mi into trip
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~9m in
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I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway
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
Use the straight lane.
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US...
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 44 East, OK 3 West: Tulsa
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 147B
Toward I 44 East, OK 3 West: Tulsa
9
14 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
OK 3; OK 74 / Lake Hefner Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3; OK 74 / Lake Hefner Parkway toward OK 3 West, OK 74 North: Lake Hefner Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
Exit 123B
Toward OK 3 West, OK 74 North: Lake Hefner Park...
6
15.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
OK 3
Take the exit onto OK 3 toward OK 3 West: Northwest Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward OK 3 West: Northwest Expressway
6
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
OK 33 / East Broadway Avenue
Turn right onto OK 33 / East Broadway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Midwest City, OK and Kingfisher, OK, road signs point toward State Capitol, Edmond and Amarillo.
State Capitol
5.9 mi in
|
~9m
|
via I 40; US 270
Edmond
5.9 mi in
|
~9m
|
via I 40; US 270
Amarillo
5.9 mi in
|
~9m
|
via I 40; US 270
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Expressway | 27.3 mi | 35m |
| OK 3 | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 3 mi | 3m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Lake Hefner Parkway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| East Broadway Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Expressway
— 27.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City, OK and Kingfisher, 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
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn slight right onto Tinker Diagonal
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Tinker Diagonal
6
Continue on this road
526 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto I 40; US 270
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 147B
Toward I 44 East, OK 3 West: Tulsa
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 44; OK 3
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3; OK 74
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Hefner Parkway
Exit 123B
Toward OK 3 West, OK 74 North: Lake Hefner Parkway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto OK 3
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
OK 3
Toward OK 3 West: Northwest Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto OK 3
27 mi
·
35 min
·
Northwest Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on OK 3; US 81
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
OK 3; US 81
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto OK 33
392 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto North 6th Street
182 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 6th Street
18
Arrive at destination
North 6th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.2 mi from Midwest City, OK · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Midwest City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kingfisher, OK
The final approach into Kingfisher, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.19 one way
$16.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.99 | $17.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.08 | $20.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kingfisher, OK
Evening in Kingfisher on Friday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
20 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
1h 8m 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 Kingfisher, OK covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Expressway, OK 3, Crosstown Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.2 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 $8.19 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 52.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 5.9 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles (OK 3; OK 74 / Lake Hefner Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Midwest City, OK and Kingfisher, OK, road signs point toward State Capitol, Edmond and Amarillo.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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