Origin
Midwest City, OK
Afternoon in Midwest City on Saturday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midwest City, OK to Nowata, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 55m
Distance
156.8 mi
252 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 44m
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6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Nowata, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Midwest City, OK to Nowata, OK covers 156.8 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Felix Place, Southeast 15th Street, Tinker Diagonal for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.51 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
78.4 miles from Midwest City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Felix Place | — | — |
| Southeast 15th Street | — | — |
| Tinker Diagonal | — | — |
| I 40 West | — | — |
| I 35 North | — | — |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins | — | — |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Felix Place
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City, OK and Nowata, OK.
1
Start on the route
33 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
33 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
5
Turn slight right onto Tinker Diagonal
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Tinker Diagonal
6
Continue on I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
525 ft
·
14 sec
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I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
7
Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
9
Merge slight left onto Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
10
Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
11
Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
88 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 44 East: Tulsa
13
Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Skelly Bypass
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Owasso
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 169 North: Owasso
15
Turn slight right onto US 169 North: Owasso
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 169 North: Owasso
16
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
17
Continue on Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
18
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
19
Continue on Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway
20
Continue on Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
21
Continue on Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
22
Continue on Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway
23
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
24
Continue straight
10 mi
·
11 min
25
Turn left
108 ft
·
4 sec
26
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
3 min
27
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.4 miles from Midwest City, OK, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
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 34 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.4 miles or 1h 27m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nowata, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Midwest City, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 156.8 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Midwest City, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.4 miles from Midwest City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.51 one way
$49.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.92 | $53.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.17 | $60.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.62 | $69.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47 | 0 | $16.46 | $7.53 |
| Efficient EV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.72 | $6.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.7 | 0 | $21.95 | $10.04 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Nowata, OK
Afternoon in Nowata on Saturday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
3 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
2h 55m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
156.8 mi in 2h 55m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Felix Place.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Midwest City, OK to Nowata, OK is easy. At 2h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Midwest City, OK to Nowata, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 156.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Midwest City, OK to Nowata, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nowata, OK before heading back.
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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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