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Trip from Newkirk, OK to Midwest City, OK

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 18m

Distance

120.2 mi

193 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 9m ★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Newkirk, OK, OK

Newkirk, OK

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Downtown Midwest City, OK, OK

Midwest City, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Newkirk, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 120.2 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, US 60, Sid Cookerly Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.3 miles on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.79 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

60.1 miles from Newkirk, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 18m drive with frequent turns across 120.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 77.3 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 US 77 / South Main Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 120.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 77 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (US 77 / West South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 110.5 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 77 / South Main Street

Turn left onto US 77 / South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
7
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 77 / West South Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 77 / West South Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.
7
110.5 mi into trip | ~2h 3m 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
115.3 mi into trip | ~2h 9m 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
118 mi into trip | ~2h 13m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 77.3 mi 1h 18m
US 60 12.2 mi 13m
Sid Cookerly Memorial Highway 5.5 mi 6m
Shannon Miller Parkway 4.1 mi 4m
North Pleasantview Road 4 mi 5m
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway 2.9 mi 3m
Southeast 15th Street 2 mi 3m
Tinker Diagonal 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: World War II Veterans Memorial Highway — 77.3 mi, about 1h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newkirk, OK and Midwest City, OK.

1

Start on East 7th Street

69 ft · 9 sec · East 7th Street
2

Turn left onto US 77

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

At end of road, turn right onto US 77

0.8 mi · 1 min · West South Street
Use the left / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto US 77

5.5 mi · 6 min · Sid Cookerly Memorial Highway
5

Continue on US 77; OK 11

4.0 mi · 5 min · North Pleasantview Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn right onto East Prospect Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Prospect Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn left onto Ash Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Ash Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Turn right onto West Hartford Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Hartford Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Turn left onto North Waverly Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Waverly Street
10

Turn right onto US 60 Business

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 60 Business
11

Turn straight onto US 60; US 77; US 177

12 mi · 13 min · US 60; US 77; US 177
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn left

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Merge onto I 35

72 mi · 1 hr 12 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 35; US 77

4.1 mi · 4 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on I 35; OK 66

5.0 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

0.4 mi · 26 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: Dallas Use the slight left lane.
17

Continue on I 35

2.9 mi · 3 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on I 35

1.5 mi · 1 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith Use the slight right lane.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
21

Merge onto I 40; US 270

2.0 mi · 2 min · Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight lane.
22

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Exit 155B Toward Del City, Midwest City Use the slight right lane.
23

Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24

Continue on Southeast 15th Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Turn right onto Felix Place

115 ft · 7 sec · Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Turn right

34 ft · 4 sec
27

Turn right

34 ft · 2 sec
28

Arrive at 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 60.1 miles from Newkirk, OK, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.3 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 60.1 miles or 1h 12m 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 50m

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 Newkirk, 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 Newkirk, OK

This is one driving day of about 120.2 miles and 2h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newkirk, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway for about 77.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.1 mi from Newkirk, OK · 1h 12m into the drive

city in Montague County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Jo, TX

60 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

Lindsay, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oklahoma City, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.1 miles from Newkirk, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before World War II Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.3 miles.

Arriving in Midwest City, OK

The final approach into Midwest City, 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 Midwest City, OK.

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

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $18 near mile 116
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.79 one way

$37.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.63 $41.27
premium $4.89 $23.13 $46.26
diesel $5.61 $26.54 $53.08

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: 42.1 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 36.1 0 $12.62 $5.77
Efficient EV 30.1 0 $10.52 $4.81
EV Truck/SUV 48.1 0 $16.83 $7.69

Gas CO2

42 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Newkirk, OK

Night in Newkirk on Tuesday

Local time

9:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Midwest City, OK

Night in Midwest City on Tuesday

Local time

9:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

4 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 18m 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 Newkirk, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 120.2 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, US 60, Sid Cookerly Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.1 miles from Newkirk, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.79 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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 120.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 77 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (US 77 / West South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 110.5 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Newkirk, OK to Midwest City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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