Origin
Sulphur, OK
Afternoon in Sulphur on Thursday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sulphur, OK to Midwest City, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
87.7 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sulphur, OK
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Midwest City, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sulphur, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 87.7 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Vinita Avenue, West 1st Street, West Broadway Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.71 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
43.8 miles from Sulphur, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 87.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m 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 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 87.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Vinita Avenue 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 Sulphur, OK to Midwest City, OK is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Sulphur, OK to Midwest City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Vinita Avenue | — | — |
| West 1st Street | — | — |
| West Broadway Avenue | — | — |
| I 35 North | — | — |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Doctor James E | — | — |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Vinita Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on the route
33 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue
85 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Vinita Avenue
3
Turn left onto West 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West 1st Street
4
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
12 mi
·
17 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
5
Take the exit right toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 35 North: Oklahoma City
6
Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
7.9 mi
·
7 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
8
Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
34 mi
·
35 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
10
Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
11
Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
13
Merge slight left onto Crosstown Expressway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
15
Take the exit slight right toward Del City, Midwest City
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Del City, Midwest City
16
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Southeast 15th Street
17
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
18
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
19
Turn right
33 ft
·
5 sec
20
Turn right
33 ft
·
3 sec
21
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.8 miles from Sulphur, OK, or about 46m 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 19 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 miles or 46m 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 18m
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 Sulphur, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sulphur, OK
This is one driving day of about 87.7 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Sulphur, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.8 mi from Sulphur, OK · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.8 miles from Sulphur, 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
$13.71 one way
$27.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.05 | $30.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.88 | $33.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.36 | $38.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.67 | $3.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.28 | $5.61 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 Thursday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Lexington, OK
44 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 32m 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 Sulphur, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 87.7 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Vinita Avenue, West 1st Street, West Broadway Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.8 miles from Sulphur, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.71 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.
The drive from Sulphur, OK to Midwest City, OK is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Sulphur, OK to Midwest City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sulphur, OK to Midwest City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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