Origin
Midwest City, OK
Afternoon in Midwest City on Thursday
Local time
12:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midwest City, OK to Woodward, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
146.3 mi
235 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Woodward, OK
Fernando Serrano
Trip Overview
The drive from Midwest City, OK to Woodward, OK covers 146.3 miles and takes about 2h 48m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.87 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.1 miles from Midwest City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 146.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 48m drive with frequent turns across 146.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Felix Place is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Woodward, OK is easy. At 2h 48m 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 Woodward, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Felix Place | — | — |
| Southeast 15th Street | — | — |
| Tinker Diagonal | — | — |
| I 40 West | — | — |
| Crosstown Expressway | — | — |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| US 281 | — | — |
| North Broadway Avenue | — | — |
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 Woodward, 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
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
8
Continue on Crosstown Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
10
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
39 mi
·
40 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
12
Turn right
482 ft
·
12 sec
13
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
4 min
14
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
5 min
15
Continue on North Broadway Avenue
14 mi
·
14 min
·
North Broadway Avenue
16
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
55 sec
17
Continue on South Clarence Nash Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
18
Turn left onto West Russworm Street
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
West Russworm Street
19
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
20
Continue straight
9.8 mi
·
11 min
21
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
22
Keep slight right
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
23
Keep slight right
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
24
Keep slight right
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
25
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
26
Keep slight right
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
27
Keep slight right
4.2 mi
·
4 min
28
Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
29
Continue on South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Main Street
30
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
31
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
32
Continue straight
24 mi
·
26 min
33
Continue straight
7.1 mi
·
9 min
34
Continue on 9th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
35
Turn right onto Oklahoma Avenue
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oklahoma Avenue
36
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 73.1 miles from Midwest City, OK, or about 1h 24m 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 32 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.1 miles or 1h 24m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodward, 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 146.3 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.1 mi from Midwest City, OK · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.1 miles from Midwest City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Woodward, OK
The final approach into Woodward, 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 Woodward, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.87 one way
$45.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.11 | $50.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.15 | $56.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.30 | $64.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.36 | $7.02 |
| Efficient EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.80 | $5.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.5 | 0 | $20.48 | $9.36 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Woodward, OK
Afternoon in Woodward on Thursday
Local time
12:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
2 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 48m 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 Woodward, OK covers 146.3 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Felix Place, Southeast 15th Street, Tinker Diagonal. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.1 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 $22.87 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Midwest City, OK to Woodward, OK is easy. At 2h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Midwest City, OK to Woodward, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Midwest City, OK to Woodward, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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