Origin
Shawnee, OK
Morning in Shawnee on Friday
Local time
7:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawnee, OK to Bethany, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
48.9 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shawnee, OK
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Bethany, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shawnee, OK to Bethany, OK covers 48.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Beard Street, West Farrall Street, I 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 48.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 48.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Beard Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Shawnee, OK to Bethany, OK is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shawnee, OK to Bethany, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Beard Street | — | — |
| West Farrall Street | — | — |
| I 40 | — | — |
| I 40 West | — | — |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Tinker Diagonal | — | — |
| Crosstown Expressway | — | — |
| I 44 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Beard Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, OK and Bethany, OK.
1
Start on West Main Street
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto South Beard Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Beard Street
3
Turn right onto West Farrall Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Farrall Street
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
5
Merge slight left
5.0 mi
·
5 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith
7
Keep slight left to continue on OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
8
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
10
Continue on Crosstown Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East, OK 3 West: Tulsa
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 44 East, OK 3 West: Tulsa
13
Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Lake Hefner Parkway
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lake Hefner Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward OK 66 West: Warr Acres, Bethany
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
OK 66 West: Warr Acres, Bethany
16
Merge slight left onto Northwest 39th Expressway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 39th Expressway
17
Turn right onto North Mueller Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mueller Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.5 mi from Shawnee, OK · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Shawnee, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bethany, OK
The final approach into Bethany, 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
$7.64 one way
$15.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.39 | $16.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Bethany, OK
Morning in Bethany on Friday
Local time
7:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
16 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 1m 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 Shawnee, OK to Bethany, OK covers 48.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Beard Street, West Farrall Street, I 40. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.5 miles from Shawnee, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.64 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.
The drive from Shawnee, OK to Bethany, OK is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shawnee, OK to Bethany, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shawnee, OK to Bethany, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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