Origin
Stratford, OK
Late night in Stratford on Friday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Stratford, OK to Midwest City, OK
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
68 mi
109 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stratford, OK
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Midwest City, OK
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 68-mile drive from Stratford to Midwest City, Oklahoma, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes. You'll navigate using a combination of OK 3W, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, and US 177. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $11, this route offers an economical journey. The drive primarily traverses the Great Plains region, maintaining a consistent landscape throughout your travels. Given its short duration and lack of designated stops, this trip is ideal for those seeking a quick and efficient transit between these two Oklahoma locales.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 68 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m 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
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 68-mile journey, with only 21% of the route on highways. The majority of your time will be spent on state and US highways, offering a more connected experience to the surrounding landscape. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 18 miles on OK 3W, before the route begins to break up with more frequent turns. This driving profile suggests a need for attention as you'll be managing more directional changes compared to a pure interstate cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 3W is the longest continuous segment at about 18 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 around 11.6 miles in near US 177; OK 59.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68 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 11.6 miles (US 177; OK 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.1 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
11.6 mi into trip
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~14m in
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US 177; OK 59
At end of road, turn left onto US 177; OK 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
43.1 mi into trip
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~51m in
|
OK 3W; US 270
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Okl...
8
43.3 mi into trip
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~52m in
|
OK 3W; US 270
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3W; US 270 toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklah...
6
59.9 mi into trip
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~1h 10m 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
68 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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Felix Place
Turn left onto Felix Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Stratford, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
43.1 mi in
|
~51m
|
via OK 3W; US 270
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 3W | 18 mi | 21m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| US 177 | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| North Forrest Avenue | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Douglas Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Smith Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 3W
— 18 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratford, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on OK 19
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Smith Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto US 177
11 mi
·
13 min
·
North Forrest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 177; OK 59
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 177; OK 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
17 mi
·
19 min
·
OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
5
Continue on US 177; OK 3W
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 177; OK 3W
6
Continue on US 177; US 270; OK 3W
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
US 177; US 270; OK 3W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
OK 3W; US 270
Toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3W; US 270
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 3W; US 270
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 159B
12
Keep slight right at fork
375 ft
·
9 sec
13
Turn straight onto South Douglas Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Douglas Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Southeast 15th Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
17
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34 mi from Stratford, OK · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Stratford, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.63 one way
$21.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.67 | $23.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.09 | $26.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.52 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Midwest City on Friday
Local time
1:01 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
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 22m 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 Stratford, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 68 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 3W, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, US 177. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 miles from Stratford, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.63 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 68 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 11.6 miles (US 177; OK 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.1 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Stratford, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
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