Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
129.4 mi
208 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethel Acres, OK
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Enid, OK
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Bethel Acres to Enid is 129.4 miles and takes about 2h 29m via World War II Veterans Memorial Highway and US 64, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oklahoma, connecting two points in the Great Plains region. Most of the drive is on surface roads, offering a more local perspective compared to interstate travel. It's a straightforward, single-day excursion ideal for those looking for a simple drive between these two communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
64.7 miles from Bethel Acres, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 57.1 mi | 58m |
| US 64 | 24.7 mi | 26m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 12.9 mi | 13m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| East Owen K. Garriott Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| OK 102 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,764 veh/hr typical · worst 2,191
Quietest
2 AM
~132 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Acres, OK and Enid, OK.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Thomas Glenn
Turn right onto Hardesty Road
Turn right onto OK 102
Continue on OK 102
Take the ramp onto OK 102
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3; OK 102
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
Take the exit
Merge onto I 35; US 62
Continue on I 35
Continue on I 35
Continue on I 35; OK 66
Continue on I 35; US 77
Take the exit onto US 64
Continue on US 64; US 412
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
Arrive at destination
Given the 2h 29m duration, this is easily a one-day trip, so you can leave anytime that suits your schedule. With only 129.4 miles, you have flexibility for spontaneous stops if something catches your eye. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $22, and plan for a stop if needed, especially before heading onto the longer surface road sections. The shift from highway to surface roads around mile 57.1 on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway is a good point to reassess your fuel and rest needs.
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 28 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.7 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enid, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bethel Acres, 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 Bethel Acres, OK
This is one driving day of about 129.4 miles and 2h 29m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 64.7 miles from Bethel Acres, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 98 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto OK 102
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp onto OK 102 toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, I 102 North, US 270 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West, US 412 West: Enid
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$21.59 one way
$43.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| premium | $5.25 | $26.76 | $53.52 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $31.48 | $62.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.59 | $6.21 |
| Efficient EV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.32 | $5.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.8 | 0 | $18.12 | $8.28 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Evening in Bethel Acres on Tuesday
Local time
8:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Enid on Tuesday
Local time
8:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Chance Rain Showers
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.
You'll spend about 26% of your time on highways like the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway and US 64. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 57.1 miles on the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. After that, the profile shifts to mostly surface roads, meaning you'll encounter more local traffic and intersections. Expect a rural cruising feel for a significant portion of this drive.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near OK 102.
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 129.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 2 miles (OK 102): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (OK 102): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
501 ft
Total Descent
388 ft
Highest Point
1,240 ft
~129.6 mi in
Elevation Range
230 ft
Founded 1893
Enid is the county seat of Garfield County, Oklahoma. The population was 47,045 at the 2000 census. It is in the Red Carpet Country region of Oklahoma. Enid was founded during the opening of the Cherokee Outlet by land run in 1893 and was originally a stop along the Chisolm Trail. It has also been the home of Vance Air Force Base since 1941.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 129.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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