Origin
Norman, OK
Morning in Norman on Saturday
Local time
10:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norman, OK to Midwest City, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norman, OK
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Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Trip Overview
Norman, OK to Midwest City, OK is 18 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Sooner Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, making it a straightforward drive between two points in Oklahoma. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a local errand, offering minimal deviation from your starting point. You'll primarily navigate local roads, so expect a steady pace without the need for extensive planning or overnight stays.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with no share of highway driving, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire 18 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.5 miles along Sooner Road, giving you a solid segment of consistent travel. The route primarily utilizes Sooner Road, 12th Avenue Northeast, and Southeast 15th Street, so be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in direction. It's a route that demands your attention to navigation rather than offering long, open stretches.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sooner Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 77 / 12th Avenue Northeast.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 18 miles you will encounter 8 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 1 miles (US 77 / 12th Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles (Southeast 15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (Felix Place): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 77 / 12th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto US 77 / 12th Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
16.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Southeast 15th Street
Turn right onto Southeast 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
18 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Felix Place
Turn right onto Felix Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
18 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
18 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sooner Road | 10.5 mi | 17m |
| 12th Avenue Northeast | 5 mi | 8m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Felix Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sooner Road
— 10.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 77
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
12th Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 77H
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Sooner Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
9
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.81 one way
$5.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Midwest City, OK
Morning in Midwest City on Saturday
Local time
10:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
31m 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 Norman, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 18 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sooner Road, 12th Avenue Northeast, Southeast 15th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 miles from Norman, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.81 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 18 miles you will encounter 8 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 1 miles (US 77 / 12th Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles (Southeast 15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (Felix Place): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Norman, OK to Midwest City, 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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