Origin
Sallisaw, OK
Afternoon in Sallisaw on Sunday
Local time
1:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sallisaw, OK to Midwest City, OK
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
152.9 mi
246 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Photo: John Hill
Trip Overview
Connecting Sallisaw to Midwest City, this 152.9-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains takes approximately 2 hours and 41 minutes. It is a straightforward trip that fits perfectly into a single day, making an overnight stay unnecessary unless you prefer a slower pace. You should budget about $23 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating through the heart of the state, you will transition from the Sallisaw area toward the more developed surroundings of Midwest City. Because the drive is relatively short, it serves as an efficient link between these two regional hubs without requiring significant logistical planning.
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
76.4 miles from Sallisaw, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you make your way across the state. While the journey covers 152.9 miles, the character of the road is defined by its mix of local paths and major stretches, including the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, the Tinker Diagonal, and the Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, which accounts for a 141.2-mile stretch of your trip. The road feels less like a monotonous interstate grind and more like a localized navigation task. Be prepared to adjust your driving style as you move off the main highway segments and onto the secondary roads that define the latter portion of your approach.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 141.2 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near East Iola Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 152.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.8 miles (East Iola Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 40 Business; US 59 / Kerr Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 40 Business): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Iola Avenue
Turn right onto East Iola Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
1.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 40 Business; US 59 / Kerr Boulevard
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 59 / Kerr Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 40 Business
Take the ramp onto I 40 Business toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
6
144.8 mi into trip
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~2h 29m in
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I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
152.8 mi into trip
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~2h 41m in
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Felix Place
Turn left onto Felix Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 141.2 mi | 2h 23m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Douglas Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Wheeler Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Ruth Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Iola Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 141.2 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sallisaw, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
this road
2
Turn slight right onto North Wheeler Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wheeler Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto South Opdyke Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Opdyke Street
4
Turn right onto East Iola Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Iola Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on West Ruth Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ruth Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 59
301 ft
·
10 sec
·
Kerr Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp onto I 40 Business
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 40 Business
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 40
66 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 40
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 40
75 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 159B
13
Keep slight right at fork
375 ft
·
9 sec
14
Turn straight onto South Douglas Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Douglas Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
18
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable drive of under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion as you near the Midwest City area. You only need to plan for one strategic stop to stretch your legs or refresh, which keeps your momentum steady throughout the 152.9-mile transit. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you leave Sallisaw, as setting aside the $23 budget ensures you won't need to hunt for stations unexpectedly. A helpful tip for this route: pay close attention to signage when transitioning from the long stretch of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway onto the local connectors, as the road character shifts noticeably toward the end of your trip.
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 76.4 miles from Sallisaw, OK, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141.2 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.4 miles or 1h 20m 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 10m
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 Sallisaw, 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 Sallisaw, OK
This is one driving day of about 152.9 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sallisaw, 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 Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 141.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.4 mi from Sallisaw, OK · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.4 miles from Sallisaw, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 141.2 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.22 one way
$46.45 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $25.60 | $51.20 |
| premium | $4.80 | $28.86 | $57.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.97 | $67.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.05 | $7.34 |
| Efficient EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.38 | $6.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.41 | $9.79 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Midwest City, OK
Afternoon in Midwest City on Sunday
Local time
1:38 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
7 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 41m 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 Sallisaw, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 152.9 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Tinker Diagonal, Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.4 miles from Sallisaw, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.22 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 152.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.8 miles (East Iola Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 40 Business; US 59 / Kerr Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 40 Business): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sallisaw, OK to Midwest City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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