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2h 10m
Distance
114.8 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Muskogee, OK
Amicia Short
Bethel Acres, OK
Sewupari Studio
The drive from Muskogee, OK to Bethel Acres, OK covers 114.8 miles and takes about 2h 10m 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, South 32nd Street, Hardesty Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.5 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.44 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
57.4 miles from Muskogee, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 10m drive with frequent turns across 114.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
615 ft
Total Descent
125 ft
Highest Point
1,095 ft
~105.2 mi in
Elevation Range
519 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 64 Business / South Main Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 114.8 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (US 64 Business / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles (I 40 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 64 Business / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 40 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward OK 3E East: Shawnee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Shawnee Mall Drive
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 77.5 mi | 1h 17m |
| South 32nd Street | 20.5 mi | 22m |
| Hardesty Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| North Kickapoo Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| US 177 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| West Hancock Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Muskogee, OK and Bethel Acres, OK.
Start on US 62 Business; US 64 Business
Turn right onto US 64 Business
Turn right onto West Hancock Road
Turn left onto US 64; US 69
Take the exit
Merge onto I 40
Continue on I 40
Continue on I 40
Take the exit
Turn left onto Shawnee Mall Drive
Turn left onto North Kickapoo Street
Turn right onto US 270 Business
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 177; US 270
Turn right onto Hardesty Road
Turn right onto Thomas Glenn
Turn left
Arrive at destination
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.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.4 miles or 1h 2m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethel Acres, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Muskogee, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Muskogee, OK
This is one driving day of about 114.8 miles and 2h 10m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.4 mi from Muskogee, OK · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 57.4 miles from Muskogee, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.5 miles.
The final approach into Bethel Acres, 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 Bethel Acres, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$17.44 one way
$34.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
| premium | $4.80 | $21.67 | $43.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.50 | $51.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.05 | $5.51 |
| Efficient EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.07 | $7.35 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Muskogee on Sunday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Bethel Acres on Sunday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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