The drive from Midwest City, OK to Arkoma, OK covers 177.5 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, West Ray Fine Boulevard, Tinker Diagonal for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 158.6 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.75 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
88.8 miles from Midwest City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 177.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 10m drive with frequent turns across 177.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 158.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southeast 15th Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 177.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 15 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.
6
2.5 mi into trip|~4m in|South Douglas Boulevard
Turn right onto South Douglas Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
168.3 mi into trip|~2h 55m in
Take the exit toward US 64: Roland, Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 325
Toward US 64: Roland, Fort Smith
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 Arkoma, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
168.3 mi in|~2h 55m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
158.6 mi
2h 41m
West Ray Fine Boulevard
5.9 mi
8m
Tinker Diagonal
4.9 mi
5m
Wheeler Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
1m
Southeast 29th Street
1 mi
1m
South Midwest Boulevard
1 mi
1m
State Line Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 158.6 mi, about 2h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City, OK and Arkoma, 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
75 mi·1 hr 17 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 40
1.4 mi·1 min·Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Toward I 40 East: Fort SmithUse the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 40
83 mi·1 hr 24 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 325Toward US 64: Roland, Fort SmithUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto US 64
5.9 mi·8 min·West Ray Fine Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto AR 255
0.2 mi·23 sec·South 5th Street
17
Turn slight left onto AR 255
477 ft·13 sec·Garland Avenue
18
Continue on AR 255
0.1 mi·13 sec·South 6th Street
19
Continue on AR 255
1.6 mi·2 min·Wheeler Avenue
20
Turn right onto South Y Street
0.4 mi·45 sec·South Y Street
21
Turn left onto State Line Road
0.5 mi·50 sec·State Line Road
22
Turn right onto Blocker Avenue
404 ft·9 sec·Blocker Avenue
23
Turn right
63 ft·4 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.8 miles from Midwest City, OK, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.6 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 39 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.8 miles or 1h 34m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arkoma, 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 177.5 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 158.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.8 mi from Midwest City, OK
· 1h 34m into the drive
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
$1 to $10
mile 177.5
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+14797631047
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.75 one way
$55.50 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.47
$60.94
premium
$4.89
$34.16
$68.32
diesel
$5.61
$39.19
$78.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.3
0
$18.64
$8.52
Efficient EV
44.4
0
$15.53
$7.10
EV Truck/SUV
71
0
$24.85
$11.36
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Night
in Midwest City on Friday
Local time
11:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Arkoma, OK
Night
in Arkoma on Friday
Local time
11:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Eufaula, OK
89 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 10m 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 Arkoma, OK covers 177.5 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, West Ray Fine Boulevard, Tinker Diagonal. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.8 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 $27.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 177.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 Arkoma, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
