Origin
Wilburton, OK
Night in Wilburton on Sunday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilburton, OK to Midwest City, OK
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
154.2 mi
248 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
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6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Trip Overview
The drive from Wilburton, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 154.2 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brandy Road, West Main Street, Hartshorne for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.42 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
77.1 miles from Wilburton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 33m drive with frequent turns across 154.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brandy Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Wilburton, OK to Midwest City, OK is easy. At 2h 33m 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 Wilburton, OK to Midwest City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brandy Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hartshorne | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Indian Nation Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Brandy Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilburton, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
3
Turn slight right onto Brandy Road
361 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brandy Road
4
Turn slight left onto West Main Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
2 min
6
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
7
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
8
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
9
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
3 min
10
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
11
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
12
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
1 min
13
Continue straight
2.1 mi
·
2 min
14
Turn slight right onto Hartshorne, McAlester
20 mi
·
32 min
·
Hartshorne, McAlester
15
Take the ramp slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
16
Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
35 mi
·
32 min
·
Indian Nation Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
18
Merge slight left onto Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
197 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
19
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
20
Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
21
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
22
Keep slight right
374 ft
·
9 sec
23
Turn straight onto South Douglas Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Douglas Boulevard
24
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
25
Turn left onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
26
Turn right
33 ft
·
5 sec
27
Turn right
33 ft
·
3 sec
28
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 77.1 miles from Wilburton, OK, or about 1h 16m 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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.1 miles or 1h 16m 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 5m
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 Wilburton, 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 Wilburton, OK
This is one driving day of about 154.2 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wilburton, 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 77.1 mi from Wilburton, OK · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 77.1 miles from Wilburton, 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
$23.42 one way
$46.84 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $25.82 | $51.64 |
| premium | $4.80 | $29.11 | $58.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.26 | $68.52 |
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: 54 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.19 | $7.40 |
| Efficient EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.49 | $6.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.7 | 0 | $21.59 | $9.87 |
Gas CO2
54 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
Night in Midwest City on Sunday
Local time
11:18 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 33m 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 Wilburton, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 154.2 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brandy Road, West Main Street, Hartshorne. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.1 miles from Wilburton, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.42 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 Wilburton, OK to Midwest City, OK is easy. At 2h 33m 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 Wilburton, OK to Midwest City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wilburton, OK to Midwest City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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