Trip from Tulsa, OK to Bethel Acres, OK

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

105.9 mi

170 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m

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

Downtown Bethel Acres, OK, OK

Bethel Acres, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tulsa, OK to Bethel Acres, OK covers 105.9 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, US 177, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.2 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.09 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

52.9 miles from Tulsa, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 105.9 miles, with most of the trip on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and US 177. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.2 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 64.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and US 177. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near West 6th Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 105.9 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: at 0.3 miles (West 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | West 6th Street

Turn right onto West 6th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
0.9 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 244 West, US 75 South

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 244 West, US 75 South
7
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City
7
70.9 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward OK 66: Wellston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 158 Toward OK 66: Wellston
6
71.3 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | US Historic 66; OK 66

Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 66

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 64.2 mi 1h 3m
US 177 27.8 mi 32m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway 4.8 mi 5m
Hardesty Road 4.6 mi 8m
US Historic 66 1.8 mi 2m
Skelly Bypass 0.7 mi <1m
West 6th Street 0.4 mi 1m
Thomas Glenn 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 64.2 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Boulder Avenue West

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Turn right onto West 6th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 6th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3

Continue on West 7th Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · West 7th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 244 West, US 75 South Use the straight lane.
5

Merge onto I 244

2.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 244

2.6 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 44; OK 66

0.7 mi · 55 sec · Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on I 44

64 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 158 Toward OK 66: Wellston Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 66

1.8 mi · 2 min · US Historic 66; OK 66
Use the left / right lanes.
11

Turn right onto US 177

28 mi · 32 min · US 177
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto Hardesty Road

4.6 mi · 8 min · Hardesty Road
13

Turn right onto Thomas Glenn

0.3 mi · 1 min · Thomas Glenn
14

Turn left

116 ft · 8 sec
15

Arrive at 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 52.9 miles from Tulsa, OK, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.2 miles.

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 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.9 miles or 55m 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 32m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Tulsa, 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 Tulsa, OK

This is one driving day of about 105.9 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tulsa, 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.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 64.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.9 mi from Tulsa, OK · 55m into the drive

Downtown Denison, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denison, TX

53 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

Denison, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denison, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.9 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.2 miles.

Arriving in Bethel Acres, OK

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.09 one way

$32.17 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $17.73 $35.46
premium $4.80 $19.99 $39.98
diesel $5.64 $23.53 $47.05

Estimated Tolls: $3.21

Turner Turnpike (64.2 mi) $3.21

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.8 0 $11.12 $5.08
Efficient EV 26.5 0 $9.27 $4.24
EV Truck/SUV 42.4 0 $14.83 $6.78

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Tulsa, OK

Afternoon in Tulsa on Sunday

Local time

2:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bethel Acres, OK

Afternoon in Bethel Acres on Sunday

Local time

2:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 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 59m 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 Tulsa, OK to Bethel Acres, OK covers 105.9 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, US 177, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.9 miles from Tulsa, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.09 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 105.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (West 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tulsa, OK to Bethel Acres, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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