Trip from Bethel Acres, OK to Oklahoma City, OK

Drive Time

39m

Distance

35.3 mi

57 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Downtown Oklahoma City, OK, OK

Photo: An Vuong

Trip Overview

The drive from Bethel Acres, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 35.3 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Thomas Glenn, Hardesty Road, I 40 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.26 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

17.7 miles from Bethel Acres, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 35.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
Thomas Glenn is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Thomas Glenn Unavailable Refreshing
Hardesty Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 40 West Unavailable Refreshing
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Tinker Diagonal Unavailable Refreshing
Crosstown Expressway Unavailable Refreshing
Oklahoma City Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Thomas Glenn — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Acres, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.

1

Start on the route

115 ft · 11 sec · the route
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

0.3 mi · 36 sec
5

Continue straight

4.8 mi · 8 min
6

Take the ramp left toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, I 102 North, US 270 West

0.3 mi · 39 sec · OK 3 West, I 40 West, I 102 North, US 270 West
7

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

13 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
8

Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

12 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal
9

Continue on Crosstown Expressway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
10

Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

0.4 mi · 27 sec · Crosstown Expressway
11

Take the exit slight right toward Oklahoma City Boulevard

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Oklahoma City Boulevard
12

Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard
13

Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
14

Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West Sheridan Avenue
15

Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

417 ft · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue
16

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 17.7 miles from Bethel Acres, OK, or about 19m 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 35.3 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 17.7 miles or 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bethel Acres, 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 Bethel Acres, OK

This is one driving day of about 35.3 miles and 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bethel Acres, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.7 mi from Bethel Acres, OK · 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denison, TX

18 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

Wichita Falls, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denison, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Bethel Acres, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oklahoma City, OK

The final approach into Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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

$5.26 one way

$10.53 round trip

$3.79/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $5.92 $11.84
premium $4.63 $6.43 $12.86
diesel $5.42 $7.53 $15.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.6 0 $3.71 $1.69
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.09 $1.41
EV Truck/SUV 14.1 0 $4.94 $2.26

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Bethel Acres, OK

Morning in Bethel Acres on Saturday

Local time

9:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Oklahoma City, OK

Morning in Oklahoma City on Saturday

Local time

9:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

58°F

Denison, TX

18 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

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

39m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bethel Acres, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 35.3 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Thomas Glenn, Hardesty Road, I 40 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 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 $5.26 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.

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