Trip from Midwest City, OK to Waurika, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 16m

Distance

114.3 mi

184 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 7m ★

6 AM

2h 17m

8 AM

2h 36m

10 AM

2h 23m

12 PM

2h 21m

3 PM

2h 24m

5 PM

2h 35m

8 PM

2h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Midwest City, OK to Waurika, OK covers 114.3 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 81, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Will Rogers Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.2 miles on US 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.87 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

57.2 miles from Midwest City, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 81	52.2 mi	1h 4m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike	26.6 mi	25m
Will Rogers Expressway	12.3 mi	14m
Duncan Bypass	8.2 mi	9m
Crosstown Expressway	5.6 mi	6m
Tinker Diagonal	3 mi	3m
Southeast 15th Street	1.9 mi	3m
OK 7 Spur	1.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 81 — 52.2 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City, OK and Waurika, OK.

Start on this road

34 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn left

34 ft · 8 sec

Turn left onto Felix Place

115 ft · 12 sec · Felix Place

Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto Tinker Diagonal

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Tinker Diagonal

Continue on this road

526 ft · 13 sec · this road

Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 40; US 270

2.9 mi · 3 min · Tinker Diagonal

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270

0.9 mi · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

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.

Continue on I 40; US 270

328 ft · 4 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Exit 147A Toward I 44 West, OK 3 East: Lawton Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 44; OK 3

4.4 mi · 5 min · Will Rogers Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

7.9 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway

Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 44

27 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Exit 80 Toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto US 81; US 277

12 mi · 14 min · US 81; US 277

Toward US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 81

19 mi · 24 min · US 81

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn right

0.8 mi · 1 min

Turn left onto OK 7

8.2 mi · 9 min · Duncan Bypass

Use the straight / left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 7 Spur

1.9 mi · 2 min · OK 7 Spur

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 81

21 mi · 25 min · US 81

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto East D Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · East D Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Elm Street

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Elm Street

Turn left onto East B Avenue

75 ft · 3 sec · East B Avenue

Arrive at destination

East B Avenue

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 57.2 miles from Midwest City, OK, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.2 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 25 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 57.2 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waurika, 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 114.3 miles and 2h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Midwest City, OK.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on US 81 for about 52.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Minco, OK

57 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

Newcastle, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cyril, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.2 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Scissortail Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 8.2

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14054456277

Visit website

Bricktown River Walk Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 8.2

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 4:30 am–11 pm

+14052353500

Visit website

Oklahoma State Capitol

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 8.2

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14055213356

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.9 and 50.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in | 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...

10.7 mi into trip | ~15m in

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

Use the left lane. Exit 147A Toward I 44 West, OK 3 East: Lawton

15.4 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton

49.9 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha

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 80 Toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha

50.2 mi into trip | ~56m in | US 81; US 277

Turn left onto US 81; US 277 toward US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.87 one way

$35.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$19.62	$39.24
premium	$4.89	$22.00	$43.99
diesel	$5.61	$25.24	$50.47

Estimated Tolls: $1.86

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (26.6 mi) $1.86

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

$18

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.3	$12.00	$5.49
Efficient EV	28.6	$10.00	$4.57
EV Truck/SUV	45.7	$16.00	$7.32

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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

Afternoon in Midwest City on Saturday

Local time

12:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Waurika, OK

Afternoon in Waurika on Saturday

Local time

12:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°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

5 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

2h 16m 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.

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $18 near mile 7.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 2h 16m highway drive covering 114.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 81 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.2 miles on US 81.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 81 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. 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

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 114.3 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.

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 Waurika, OK, road signs point toward State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo, Lawton and Chickasha.

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

Lawton

23.3 mi in | ~30m | via I 44

Chickasha

49.9 mi in | ~55m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 114.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Midwest City, OK to Waurika, OK covers 114.3 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 81, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Will Rogers 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 57.2 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 $17.87 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.

Between Midwest City, OK and Waurika, OK, road signs point toward State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo, Lawton and Chickasha.

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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Trip from Midwest City, OK to Waurika, OK

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Scissortail Park

Bricktown River Walk Park

Oklahoma State Capitol

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Midwest City, OK

Waurika, OK

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 16m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Oklahoma City National Memorial

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