Skip to main content
Trip.ovh Logo
Trip.ovh

Trip from Sapulpa, OK to Midwest City, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

94.7 mi

152 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 35m ★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
city in Tulsa and Creek counties in Oklahoma, United States, that is the county seat of Creek County

Sapulpa, OK

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Midwest City, OK, OK

Midwest City, OK

John Hill

Trip Overview

The drive from Sapulpa, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 94.7 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, West Dewey Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.4 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.81 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.

Midpoint

47.4 miles from Sapulpa, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 94.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 42m highway drive covering 94.7 miles, with most of the trip on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 75.4 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 4.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 80.4 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

7
4.8 mi into trip | ~7m in

Turn left toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
7
80.4 mi into trip | ~1h 22m 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
85 mi into trip | ~1h 28m 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
89.8 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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
92.5 mi into trip | ~1h 38m 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 Sapulpa, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.

Lawton

80.4 mi in | ~1h 22m | via I 44

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 75.4 mi 1h 15m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 4.5 mi 5m
West Dewey Avenue 4.5 mi 6m
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway 2.9 mi 3m
Southeast 15th Street 2 mi 3m
Tinker Diagonal 2 mi 2m
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway 1.5 mi 1m
I 44 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 75.4 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on OK 97

43 ft · 3 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn right onto US Historic 66

4.5 mi · 6 min · West Dewey Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto OK 33

0.3 mi · 29 sec · OK 33
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 44

75 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit onto I 44

0.5 mi · 58 sec · I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

4.2 mi · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

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.
9

Continue on I 35

2.9 mi · 3 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on I 35

1.5 mi · 1 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
13

Merge onto I 40; US 270

2.0 mi · 2 min · Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight lane.
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Exit 155B Toward Del City, Midwest City Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on Southeast 15th Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Turn right onto Felix Place

115 ft · 7 sec · Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn right

34 ft · 4 sec
19

Turn right

34 ft · 2 sec
20

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 47.4 miles from Sapulpa, OK, or about 49m 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 21 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.4 miles or 49m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midwest City, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Sapulpa, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sapulpa, OK

This is one driving day of about 94.7 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Sapulpa, 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 47.4 mi from Sapulpa, OK · 49m into the drive

city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Choctaw, OK

47 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

Bristow, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chandler, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.4 miles from Sapulpa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.4 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.

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 88.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.81 one way

$29.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.26 $32.51
premium $4.89 $18.22 $36.45
diesel $5.61 $20.91 $41.82

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

$15

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.4 0 $9.94 $4.55
Efficient EV 23.7 0 $8.29 $3.79
EV Truck/SUV 37.9 0 $13.26 $6.06

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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

Sapulpa, OK

Evening in Sapulpa on Thursday

Local time

5:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Midwest City, OK

Evening in Midwest City on Thursday

Local time

5:06 PM

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

1 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 42m 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 Sapulpa, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 94.7 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, West Dewey Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.4 miles from Sapulpa, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.81 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 94.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 4.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 80.4 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Sapulpa, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Midwest City, OK

Kenwood, OK 169.6 mi · 3h 14m Chelsea, OK 153.3 mi · 2h 50m Altus, OK 144.8 mi · 2h 42m Cherokee, OK 143.3 mi · 2h 54m

More from Sapulpa, OK

Enid, OK 117.5 mi · 2h 7m Norman, OK 109.9 mi · 2h 1m Oklahoma City, OK 93.5 mi · 1h 40m Edmond, OK 87.2 mi · 1h 33m Shawnee, OK 81.4 mi · 1h 34m Bartlesville, OK 59.7 mi · 1h 16m

More trips to Midwest City, OK

Hugo, OK 190.8 mi Vinita, OK 169.8 mi Muldrow, OK 164.9 mi Tahlequah, OK 161.3 mi Locust Grove, OK 155 mi Dewey, OK 153.7 mi
Weekend drives from Sapulpa, OK Scenic drives in OK

Explore more options from Sapulpa, OK or browse trips ending in Midwest City, OK.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OK road trips.

Explore maps for Sapulpa, OK or Midwest City, OK on MapSof.net.