Mounds, OK to Midwest City, OK is 104.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 57 minutes via Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and US 75 Alternate, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within the Great Plains region for its entirety, making it a straightforward journey. You'll primarily be on well-maintained turnpikes and US highways, offering a consistent and efficient travel experience. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace and minimal need for overnight planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.1 miles from Mounds, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 104.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 80% of your journey on major roadways. Expect to spend a significant portion of your time on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 75.4 miles. The drive transitions from the turnpike to US 75 Alternate and the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a mix of high-speed travel and slightly more varied highway conditions. While largely a straightforward drive, the prevalence of turnpike travel means tolls are a consideration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 75.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and US 75 Alternate. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.2 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 104.1 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 14.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 89.8 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.4 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
14.2 mi into trip|~21m in
Turn left toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
7
89.8 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dalla...
7
94.4 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
7
99.2 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
8
101.9 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward Del City, Midwest City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 155B
Toward Del City, Midwest City
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 Mounds, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
Lawton
89.8 mi in|~1h 37m|via I 44
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
75.4 mi
1h 15m
US 75 Alternate
6.9 mi
10m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
5m
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
3m
US Historic 66
2.9 mi
3m
Commercial Avenue
2.5 mi
3m
Southeast 15th Street
2 mi
3m
Tinker Diagonal
2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 75.4 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mounds, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on 13th Street
116 ft·9 sec·13th Street
2
Turn left onto US 75 Alternate
2.5 mi·3 min·Commercial Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 75 Alternate
0.8 mi·54 sec·US 75 Alternate
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 75 Alternate
6.1 mi·9 min·US 75 Alternate
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto OK 66; OK 117
1.2 mi·2 min·West Taft Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on OK 66; OK 117
0.5 mi·53 sec·OK 66; OK 117
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66
2.9 mi·3 min·US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto OK 33
0.3 mi·29 sec·OK 33
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma CityUse the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 44
75 mi·1 hr 15 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto I 44
0.5 mi·58 sec·I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, LawtonUse the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi·4 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.4 mi·26 sec·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: DallasUse the slight left lane.
14
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi·3 min·Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 35
1.5 mi·1 min·Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort SmithUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
18
Merge onto I 40; US 270
2.0 mi·2 min·Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 155BToward Del City, Midwest CityUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi·58 sec·Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi·2 min·Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft·7 sec·Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right
34 ft·4 sec
24
Turn right
34 ft·2 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive time under two hours, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight, and you can decide on the fly if you want to make any brief stops. The fuel cost is estimated at $16, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you begin. Keep an eye out for the transition points between the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and US 75 Alternate, as this is where the character of the drive subtly changes.
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 52.1 miles from Mounds, OK, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.1 miles or 59m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midwest City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mounds, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mounds, OK
This is one driving day of about 104.1 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Mounds, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 75.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.1 mi from Mounds, OK
· 59m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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
$16.27 one way
$32.55 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.87
$35.74
premium
$4.89
$20.03
$40.07
diesel
$5.61
$22.98
$45.97
Estimated Tolls: $3.77
Turner Turnpike
(75.4 mi)$3.77
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.2
0
$10.93
$5.00
Efficient EV
26
0
$9.11
$4.16
EV Truck/SUV
41.6
0
$14.57
$6.66
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Mounds, OK
Morning
in Mounds on Saturday
Local time
6:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Midwest City, OK
Morning
in Midwest City on Saturday
Local time
6:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 Mounds, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 104.1 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, US 75 Alternate, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.1 miles from Mounds, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.27 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 104.1 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 14.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 89.8 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.4 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mounds, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
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.
