The drive from Midwest City, OK to Ada, OK covers 76.3 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OK 3W, US 177, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.4 miles on OK 3W.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.93 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
38.1 miles from Midwest City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 76.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 76.3 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.
OK 3W is the longest continuous segment at about 32.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southeast 15th Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Southeast 15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (South Midwest Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (Southeast 29th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Southeast 15th Street
Turn right onto Southeast 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|South Midwest Boulevard
Turn right onto South Midwest Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in|Southeast 29th Street
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast 29th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
24.4 mi into trip|~29m in|OK 3W; US 270
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 181
Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee...
8
24.6 mi into trip|~29m in|OK 3W; US 270
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: S...
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 Ada, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tecumseh along the way.
Tecumseh
24.4 mi in|~29m|via OK 3W; US 270
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 3W
32.4 mi
39m
US 177
19.4 mi
23m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
16.2 mi
17m
Tinker Diagonal
4.9 mi
5m
Southeast 29th Street
1 mi
1m
South Midwest Boulevard
1 mi
1m
South Douglas Boulevard
0.5 mi
<1m
Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
OK 3W
— 32.4 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City, OK and Ada, 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·9 sec·Felix Place
4
Turn right onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi·54 sec·Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto South Midwest Boulevard
1.0 mi·1 min·South Midwest Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast 29th Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Southeast 29th Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto South Douglas Boulevard
0.4 mi·48 sec·South Douglas Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on South Douglas Boulevard
286 ft·4 sec·South Douglas Boulevard
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
10
Merge onto I 40; US 270
4.9 mi·5 min·Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3
16 mi·17 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270
0.2 mi·29 sec·OK 3W; US 270
Exit 181Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, TecumsehUse the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3W; US 270
0.3 mi·43 sec·OK 3W; US 270
Toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, TecumsehUse the straight lane.
14
Merge onto OK 3W; US 177; US 270
9.4 mi·11 min·OK 3W; US 177; US 270
15
Continue on US 177; OK 3W
16 mi·18 min·US 177; OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
2.7 mi·3 min·OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
17
Continue on US 177; OK 59
3.2 mi·4 min·US 177; OK 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Continue on OK 3W
8.8 mi·9 min·OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on OK 3W
3.9 mi·4 min·OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on OK 3W
7.0 mi·9 min·OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
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 38.1 miles from Midwest City, OK, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.4 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.1 miles or 45m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ada, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Midwest City, OK
This is one driving day of about 76.3 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Midwest City, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on OK 3W for about 32.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.1 mi from Midwest City, OK
· 45m into the drive
The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from Midwest City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ada, OK
The final approach into Ada, 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.
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
$11.93 one way
$23.86 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.10
$26.19
premium
$4.89
$14.68
$29.37
diesel
$5.61
$16.85
$33.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.9
0
$8.01
$3.66
Efficient EV
19.1
0
$6.68
$3.05
EV Truck/SUV
30.5
0
$10.68
$4.88
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Midwest City, OK
Afternoon
in Midwest City on Friday
Local time
2:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ada, OK
Afternoon
in Ada on Friday
Local time
2:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Shawnee, OK
38 mi in
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
1 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
1h 31m 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 Ada, OK covers 76.3 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 3W, US 177, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.1 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 $11.93 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 76.3 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Southeast 15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (South Midwest Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (Southeast 29th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Midwest City, OK to Ada, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tecumseh along the way.
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.
