Traveling from Bethany to Jenks covers 105.9 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains, making it a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 54 minutes. Because the trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $16 on fuel for the round trip, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, providing a predictable and efficient path between these two points. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, this drive offers a reliable connection through the heart of the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.9 miles from Bethany, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 44
82.4 mi
1h 22m
Will Rogers Expressway
7.2 mi
8m
Creek Turnpike
7.1 mi
8m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi
4m
Northwest 39th Expressway
3.5 mi
4m
South Elm Street
0.5 mi
1m
North Mueller Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
West Main Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 82.4 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethany, OK and Jenks, OK.
1
Start on North Mueller Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·North Mueller Avenue
2
Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 66
3.5 mi·4 min·Northwest 39th Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto US Historic 66; I 44; OK 66
7.2 mi·8 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi·4 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit onto I 44
82 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 44
Exit 138AToward I 44 East: TulsaUse the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit onto OK 364
7.1 mi·8 min·Creek Turnpike
Exit 218BToward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, JoplinUse the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, JenksUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto South Elm Street
0.5 mi·1 min·South Elm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West Main Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
107 ft·4 sec·North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-two-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak commuting hours on the interstate can make for a smoother experience. Because the drive is short, you likely won't need to plan for formal stops, but keeping your fuel tank topped off before leaving Bethany ensures you won't have to worry about pricing or availability along the highway. Keep in mind that the 82.4-mile stretch on I-44 is the longest segment, so plan your audiobooks or podcasts accordingly to stay engaged. With no mandatory stops required for a trip of this length, you can easily complete the 105.9-mile transit in one comfortable push.
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 Bethany, OK, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.4 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 23 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.9 miles or 57m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jenks, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bethany, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bethany, OK
This is one driving day of about 105.9 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Bethany, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 82.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 15.3 and 105.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
15.3 mi into trip|~20m in|I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
97.7 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Take the exit onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 218B
Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
7
104.8 mi into trip|~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
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.
Toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
6
105.5 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
105.9 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|North 2nd Street
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.56 one way
$33.11 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.18
$36.36
premium
$4.89
$20.38
$40.76
diesel
$5.61
$23.38
$46.76
Estimated Tolls: $0.49
Creek Turnpike
(7.1 mi)$0.49
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
$17
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
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, 2026-04-13.
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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bethany, OK
Night
in Bethany on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jenks, OK
Night
in Jenks on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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 54m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This journey is defined by a heavy reliance on high-speed infrastructure, with 95% of the trip consisting of highway driving. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-44, which serves as the backbone of your route and includes a long, uninterrupted stretch of 82.4 miles. Navigating the Will Rogers Expressway and the Creek Turnpike keeps the pace fast and consistent as you transition between regions. Expect a classic interstate experience that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvers or winding local roads. It is an ideal route if you prefer a predictable, highway-focused drive that lets you cover ground quickly.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.4 mi on I 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Will Rogers Expressway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15.3 miles in near I 44.
Driving Effort6/10
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 105.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 15.3 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.7 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bethany, OK and Jenks, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow and Joplin.
Jenks is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma. Jenks' landscape is very similar to Tulsa's (it is right next to it) which is green with lots of trees and hills. It is right next to the Arkansas River, Riverparks, and it is near to many of the attractions in Tulsa. Its people are very friendly too, they have that famous Southern charm.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 105.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.4 miles on I 44. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.49 in tolls one way, starting with Creek Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Jenks, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.3 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.7 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jenks, OK before heading back.
