Origin
Bethel Acres, OK
Night in Bethel Acres on Wednesday
Local time
10:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bethel Acres, OK to Stillwater, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
62.8 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethel Acres, OK
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Stillwater, OK
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Trip Overview
This 62.8-mile drive from Bethel Acres, OK, to Stillwater, OK, is a manageable 1-day trip, taking an estimated 1 hour and 23 minutes. You'll navigate primarily using Gaddy Road and South Perkins Road, with a small portion on OK 102. The fuel cost is estimated at around $10, making it an economical journey. This route is characterized by its frequent turns, offering a more engaged driving experience than a straight highway shot. Both locations are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent landscapes throughout your travels.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
31.4 miles from Bethel Acres, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this journey. While only 8% of the route is on highways, the majority of your 62.8 miles will be on local roads, including a significant 41.3-mile stretch on Gaddy Road without interruption. This means you'll be actively steering and navigating more often than on a typical interstate cruise. The road's personality is defined by its local feel and the continuous need for attention to turns and changing road conditions, rather than long, monotonous stretches.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gaddy Road is the longest continuous segment at about 41.3 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 2 miles in near OK 102.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 2 miles (OK 102): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
OK 102
Turn right onto OK 102
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
9.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
OK 3W; US 270
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 181
Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee...
8
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 177 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 177 North
6
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
OK 51 / East 6th Avenue
Turn left onto OK 51 / East 6th Avenue
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 Bethel Acres, OK to Stillwater, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tecumseh along the way.
Tecumseh
9.7 mi in
|
~17m
|
via OK 3W; US 270
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gaddy Road | 41.3 mi | 48m |
| South Perkins Road | 9 mi | 11m |
| OK 102 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Hardesty Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East 116th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 6th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Gaddy Road
— 41.3 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Acres, OK and Stillwater, OK.
1
Start on this road
116 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Thomas Glenn
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Thomas Glenn
3
Turn right onto Hardesty Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Hardesty Road
4
Turn right onto OK 102
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
OK 102
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on OK 102
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
OK 102
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
OK 3W; US 270
Exit 181
Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 177 North
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto US 177
41 mi
·
48 min
·
Gaddy Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 177
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
12
Turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71; US 177
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 116th Street
13
Turn slight right
265 ft
·
9 sec
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto US 177
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
South Perkins Road
15
Turn left onto OK 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
OK 51
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over an hour, this 62.8-mile trip offers plenty of flexibility. You could easily depart in the morning and arrive in Stillwater with ample time for activities. Given the $10 fuel cost, a full tank is more than sufficient. Since there are no designated stops mentioned, plan to refuel before you leave Bethel Acres. The longest uninterrupted stretch is over 41 miles on Gaddy Road, so be mindful of your fuel gauge as you pass through this section.
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 31.4 miles from Bethel Acres, OK, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.3 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 14 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.4 miles or 43m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stillwater, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bethel Acres, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bethel Acres, OK
This is one driving day of about 62.8 miles and 1h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Bethel Acres, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Gaddy Road for about 41.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.4 mi from Bethel Acres, OK · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Bethel Acres, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stillwater, OK
The final approach into Stillwater, 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
$9.82 one way
$19.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.78 | $21.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.09 | $24.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.87 | $27.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Stillwater, OK
Night in Stillwater on Wednesday
Local time
10:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Warwick, OK
31 mi in
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
15 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
1h 23m 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 Bethel Acres, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gaddy Road, South Perkins Road, OK 102. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 miles from Bethel Acres, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.82 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 62.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 2 miles (OK 102): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bethel Acres, OK to Stillwater, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tecumseh along the way.
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