Origin
Bessie, OK
Late night in Bessie on Friday
Local time
12:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bessie, OK to Cowden Junction, OK
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cowden Junction, OK
BREAKS OUT
Trip Overview
The drive from Bessie, OK to Cowden Junction, OK covers 23.1 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OK 152, US 183, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.3 miles on OK 152. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 23.1 miles, with most of the trip on OK 152 and US 183. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.3 miles on OK 152.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 152 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 152 and US 183. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 183A / 7th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bessie, OK to Cowden Junction, OK is easy. At 37m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 183A / 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 183): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (OK 152 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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OK 183A / 7th Street
Turn right onto OK 183A / 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 183
Turn right onto US 183
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
7.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
OK 152 / East Main Street
Turn left onto OK 152 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 152 | 14.3 mi | 25m |
| US 183 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| East Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 7th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 152
— 14.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bessie, OK and Cowden Junction, OK.
1
Start on OK 183A
237 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto OK 183A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 183
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 183
Use the left / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto OK 152
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on OK 152
8.0 mi
·
13 min
·
OK 152
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 152; OK 54
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
OK 152; OK 54
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Arrive at destination
OK 152
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Cowden Junction, OK
Late night in Cowden Junction on Friday
Local time
12:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°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
22 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
37m 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 Bessie, OK to Cowden Junction, OK covers 23.1 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 152, US 183, East Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from Bessie, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.61 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 Bessie, OK to Cowden Junction, OK is easy. At 37m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 183A / 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 183): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (OK 152 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bessie, OK to Cowden Junction, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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