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Trip from Moore, OK to Bethel Acres, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

48m

Distance

36.1 mi

58 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Moore, OK, OK

Moore, OK

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Downtown Bethel Acres, OK, OK

Bethel Acres, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Moore, OK to Bethel Acres, OK covers 36.1 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Southeast Expressway, OK 102 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.1 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Moore, OK to Bethel Acres, OK covers 36.1 miles and takes about 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Northwest 5th Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Northwest 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 miles (OK 102): 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 points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Northwest 5th Street

Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
3.5 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 240 East, OK 3: Fort Smith

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 121 Toward I 240 East, OK 3: Fort Smith
8
28.9 mi into trip | ~33m in | OK 102

Take the exit onto OK 102 toward OK 102 South: Dale, Bethel Acres

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 178 Toward OK 102 South: Dale, Bethel Acres
6
29.2 mi into trip | ~34m in | OK 102

Turn right onto OK 102

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
34.2 mi into trip | ~43m in | Hardesty Road

Turn left onto Hardesty Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 13.1 mi 14m
Southeast Expressway 11.6 mi 12m
OK 102 5.3 mi 9m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway 2.1 mi 2m
Hardesty Road 1.6 mi 4m
East Service Road 0.7 mi 1m
Northwest 5th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Thomas Glenn 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway — 13.1 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Broadway Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · North Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2

Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Northwest 5th Street
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto East Service Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Service Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 35 North, US 77 North
5

Merge onto I 35; US 77

2.1 mi · 2 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 121 Toward I 240 East, OK 3: Fort Smith Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 240; OK 3

12 mi · 12 min · Southeast Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3

13 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit onto OK 102

0.4 mi · 53 sec · OK 102
Exit 178 Toward OK 102 South: Dale, Bethel Acres Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn right onto OK 102

3.6 mi · 6 min · OK 102
Use the right lane.
11

Continue on OK 102

1.3 mi · 2 min · OK 102
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12

Turn left onto Hardesty Road

1.6 mi · 4 min · Hardesty Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13

Turn left onto Thomas Glenn

0.3 mi · 1 min · Thomas Glenn
14

Turn left

116 ft · 8 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.1 mi from Moore, OK · 22m into the drive

city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Choctaw, OK

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

Tecumseh, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Choctaw, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Moore, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bethel Acres, OK

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bethel Acres, OK if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.64 one way

$11.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.20 $12.39
premium $4.89 $6.95 $13.89
diesel $5.61 $7.97 $15.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.8 0 $3.79 $1.73
Efficient EV 9 0 $3.16 $1.44
EV Truck/SUV 14.4 0 $5.05 $2.31

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Moore, OK

Afternoon in Moore on Friday

Local time

2:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 23 mph 40% chance Live forecast

Destination

Bethel Acres, OK

Afternoon in Bethel Acres on Friday

Local time

2:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°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

9 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

48m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Moore, OK to Bethel Acres, OK covers 36.1 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Southeast Expressway, OK 102. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.1 miles from Moore, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.64 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Northwest 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 miles (OK 102): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Moore, OK to Bethel Acres, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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