Origin
Midwest City, OK
Evening in Midwest City on Friday
Local time
8:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midwest City, OK to Atoka, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
122.8 mi
198 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Atoka, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Midwest City, OK to Atoka, OK covers 122.8 miles and takes about 2h 27m 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, South Midwest Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.20 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
61.4 miles from Midwest City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 122.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m 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 27m drive with frequent turns across 122.8 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 Atoka, OK is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Atoka, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Felix Place | — | — |
| Southeast 15th Street | — | — |
| South Midwest Boulevard | — | — |
| Southeast 29th Street | — | — |
| South Douglas Boulevard | — | — |
| Tinker Diagonal | — | — |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | — | — |
| US 177 | — | — |
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 Atoka, 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
·
9 sec
·
Felix Place
4
Turn right onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Southeast 15th Street
5
Turn right onto South Midwest Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Midwest Boulevard
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast 29th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 29th Street
7
Turn right onto South Douglas Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Douglas Boulevard
8
Continue on South Douglas Boulevard
285 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Douglas Boulevard
9
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
11
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
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Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
13
Keep slight right to continue on US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
14
Merge slight right
9.4 mi
·
11 min
15
Continue straight
16 mi
·
18 min
16
Continue straight
2.7 mi
·
3 min
17
Continue straight
3.2 mi
·
4 min
18
Continue straight
8.8 mi
·
10 min
19
Continue straight
3.9 mi
·
4 min
20
Continue straight
5.4 mi
·
6 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 West, OK 3 East: Roff, Coalgate
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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OK 1 West, OK 3 East: Roff, Coalgate
22
Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
32 mi
·
37 min
·
J. A. Richardson Loop
23
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
24
Turn right onto North Arno Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Arno Street
25
Turn left onto West Hanover Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Hanover Avenue
26
Turn right onto South Stacy Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Stacy Street
27
Continue on Veterans Drive
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Veterans Drive
28
Continue on South Railroad Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Railroad Street
29
Turn left onto East Taylor Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Taylor Avenue
30
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
11 mi
·
14 min
·
South Broadway Street
31
Turn right onto Rose Avenue
466 ft
·
14 sec
·
Rose Avenue
32
Turn left onto West Sandy Creek Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sandy Creek Road
33
Turn right onto North California Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North California Avenue
34
Turn left onto West Court Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
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West Court Street
35
Turn right onto South Mississippi Avenue
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Mississippi 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.4 miles from Midwest City, OK, or about 1h 13m 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 27 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.4 miles or 1h 13m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atoka, 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 122.8 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Midwest City, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.4 mi from Midwest City, OK · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.4 miles from Midwest City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atoka, OK
The final approach into Atoka, 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 Atoka, 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
$19.20 one way
$38.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.63 | $47.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.11 | $54.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.89 | $5.89 |
| Efficient EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.75 | $4.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.19 | $7.86 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Atoka, OK
Evening in Atoka on Friday
Local time
8:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
15 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 27m 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 Atoka, OK covers 122.8 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Felix Place, Southeast 15th Street, South Midwest Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.4 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 $19.20 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.
The drive from Midwest City, OK to Atoka, OK is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Atoka, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Midwest City, OK to Atoka, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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