Origin
Tecumseh, OK
Morning in Tecumseh on Friday
Local time
6:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tecumseh, OK to Bellemont, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tecumseh, OK
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Bellemont, OK
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Trip Overview
Tecumseh to Bellemont is 24.2 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and US 177, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, offering a local road experience for a quick trip. You'll primarily navigate county roads and a stretch of US 177, making it a straightforward journey for a single day. Consider this route for a brief excursion or as part of a larger travel plan within the area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive that covers 24.2 miles in approximately 41 minutes. With only 19% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on roads like Econtuchka Road and US 177. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.6 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. Expect a dynamic driving experience with frequent turns and changes in road type, characteristic of navigating through local Oklahoma terrain.
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.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (North Kickapoo Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
North Kickapoo Street
Turn left onto North Kickapoo Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 40 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
192
Take the exit onto 192 toward OK 9A South: Earlsboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 9A South: Earlsboro
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 6.6 mi | 6m |
| US 177 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Econtuchka Road | 4 mi | 8m |
| North Kickapoo Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Valley View Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Garretts Lake Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| County Line Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Gordon Cooper Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 6.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tecumseh, OK and Bellemont, OK.
1
Start on North Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Broadway Street
2
Continue on South Gordon Cooper Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gordon Cooper Drive
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
4
Merge onto US 177; US 270
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
US 177; US 270
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
6
Turn straight onto US 270 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kickapoo Spur
7
Turn left onto North Kickapoo Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North Kickapoo Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto West Interstate Parkway
451 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Interstate Parkway
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
10
Merge onto I 40
6.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto 192
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
192
Toward OK 9A South: Earlsboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto OK 9A
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley View Road
13
Turn right onto Garretts Lake Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garretts Lake Road
14
Turn left onto CR N3490
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Econtuchka Road
15
Turn right onto County Line Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Line Road
16
Arrive at destination
County Line Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Bellemont, OK
Morning in Bellemont on Friday
Local time
6:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
41m 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 Tecumseh, OK to Bellemont, OK covers 24.2 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, US 177, Econtuchka Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Tecumseh, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.78 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 24.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (North Kickapoo Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Tecumseh, OK to Bellemont, 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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