Origin
Nowata, OK
Morning in Nowata on Saturday
Local time
11:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nowata, 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
2h 30m
Distance
157.5 mi
253 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
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6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nowata, OK
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Midwest City, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nowata, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 157.5 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 169 South, I 44 West, Skelly Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.62 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
78.7 miles from Nowata, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 157.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m 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 30m drive with frequent turns across 157.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 169 South 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 Nowata, OK to Midwest City, OK is easy. At 2h 30m 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 Nowata, OK to Midwest City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 South | — | — |
| I 44 West | — | — |
| Skelly Bypass | — | — |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | — | — |
| I 35 South | — | — |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins | — | — |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 169 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nowata, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on Maple Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Street
2
Continue straight
108 ft
·
6 sec
3
Continue straight
21 mi
·
25 min
4
Continue on US 169 South: Owasso
21 mi
·
23 min
·
US 169 South: Owasso
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
6
Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Skelly Bypass
7
Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
8
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
87 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
10
Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
16
Merge slight right onto Tinker Diagonal
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
17
Take the exit slight right toward Del City, Midwest City
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Del City, Midwest City
18
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Southeast 15th Street
19
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
20
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
21
Turn right
33 ft
·
5 sec
22
Turn right
33 ft
·
3 sec
23
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.7 miles from Nowata, OK, or about 1h 15m 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 35 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.7 miles or 1h 15m 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 3m
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 Nowata, 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 Nowata, OK
This is one driving day of about 157.5 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Nowata, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.7 mi from Nowata, OK · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.7 miles from Nowata, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.62 one way
$49.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.04 | $54.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.31 | $60.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.77 | $69.55 |
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: 55.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.54 | $7.56 |
| Efficient EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.78 | $6.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63 | 0 | $22.05 | $10.08 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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
11:18 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
3 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 30m 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 Nowata, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 157.5 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 169 South, I 44 West, Skelly Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.7 miles from Nowata, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.62 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.
The drive from Nowata, OK to Midwest City, OK is easy. At 2h 30m 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 Nowata, OK to Midwest City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nowata, 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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