The drive from Midwest City, OK to Mangum, OK covers 160.6 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 34, US 283 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100.8 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.11 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
80.3 miles from Midwest City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 27m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 160.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 57m drive with frequent turns across 160.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 100.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,041 ft1,251 ft
Total Climb
790 ft
Total Descent
311 ft
Highest Point
2,041 ft
~126.1 mi in
Elevation Range
790 ft
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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 160.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (Felix Place): Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Felix Place
Turn left onto Felix Place
Navigation decision point
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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...
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124.7 mi into trip|~2h 13m in|OK 34
Take the exit onto OK 34 toward OK 34 South: Carter, Mangum, Elk City
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 32
Toward OK 34 South: Carter, Mangum, Elk City
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124.9 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|OK 34
At end of road, turn left onto OK 34
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Mangum, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Elk City along the way.
Elk City
124.7 mi in|~2h 13m|via OK 34
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
100.8 mi
1h 45m
OK 34
21.7 mi
26m
US 283
14 mi
16m
Great Western Cattle Trail
10.6 mi
10m
Crosstown Expressway
5.6 mi
6m
Tinker Diagonal
3 mi
3m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi
2m
Southeast 15th Street
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 100.8 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City, OK and Mangum, 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·12 sec·Felix Place
4
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.9 mi·3 min·Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn slight right onto Tinker Diagonal
0.1 mi·15 sec·Tinker Diagonal
6
Continue on this road
526 ft·13 sec·this road
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight lane.
7
Merge onto I 40; US 270
2.9 mi·3 min·Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
0.9 mi·1 min·Crosstown Expressway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270
4.7 mi·5 min·Crosstown Expressway
Exit 126Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, AmarilloUse the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 40; US 270
65 mi·1 hr 7 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: AmarilloUse the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi·2 min·Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 40
24 mi·25 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 40
11 mi·10 min·Great Western Cattle Trail
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on I 40
12 mi·12 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto OK 34
0.2 mi·34 sec·OK 34
Exit 32Toward OK 34 South: Carter, Mangum, Elk CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
At end of road, turn left onto OK 34
14 mi·17 min·OK 34
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on OK 34; CR N1950
6.9 mi·7 min·OK 34; CR N1950
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 34; CR N1950
0.6 mi·41 sec·OK 34; CR N1950
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on OK 34; US 283
503 ft·6 sec·OK 34; US 283
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 283; OK 34
8.1 mi·9 min·US 283; OK 34
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 283; OK 9; OK 34
3.8 mi·4 min·US 283; OK 9; OK 34
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 283; OK 34
2.2 mi·3 min·US 283; OK 34
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto OK 34
494 ft·17 sec·East Lincoln Street
24
Turn left onto OK 34
93 ft·1 sec·South Pennsylvania Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
OK 34
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 80.3 miles from Midwest City, OK, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.8 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 35 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.3 miles or 1h 27m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mangum, 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 160.6 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 100.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.3 mi from Midwest City, OK
· 1h 27m into the drive
The midpoint is around 80.3 miles from Midwest City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.8 miles.
Arriving in Mangum, OK
The final approach into Mangum, 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 Mangum, OK.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
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
$25.11 one way
$50.22 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$27.57
$55.14
premium
$4.89
$30.91
$61.81
diesel
$5.61
$35.46
$70.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.2
0
$16.86
$7.71
Efficient EV
40.2
0
$14.05
$6.42
EV Truck/SUV
64.2
0
$22.48
$10.28
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Late night
in Midwest City on Saturday
Local time
3:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mangum, OK
Late night
in Mangum on Saturday
Local time
3:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Weatherford, OK
80 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
3 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 57m 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 Mangum, OK covers 160.6 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 34, US 283. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.3 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 $25.11 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 160.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (Felix Place): Navigation decision point; 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.
On the drive from Midwest City, OK to Mangum, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Elk City along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,251 ft to 2,041 ft elevation with about 790 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
