Origin
Bethel Acres, OK
Morning in Bethel Acres on Sunday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethel Acres, OK to Midwest City, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Midwest City, OK
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Trip Overview
Bethel Acres to Midwest City is 28.5 miles and takes about 40 minutes via Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, offering a straightforward local drive. The route is primarily composed of local roads with some highway segments, making it a quick and easy journey. Given its brevity, this drive is ideal for a single day, allowing for flexibility in departure and arrival times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 12.9 mi | 13m |
| OK 102 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Hardesty Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Douglas Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Thomas Glenn | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Felix Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 12.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Acres, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on this road
116 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Thomas Glenn
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Thomas Glenn
3
Turn right onto Hardesty Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Hardesty Road
4
Turn right onto OK 102
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
OK 102
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on OK 102
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
OK 102
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Take the ramp onto OK 102
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
OK 102
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, I 102 North, US 270 West
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3; OK 102
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 159B
10
Keep slight right at fork
375 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn straight onto South Douglas Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Douglas Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
15
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 28.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
OK 102
Turn right onto OK 102
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
7.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
OK 102
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
Use the left lane.
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, I 102 North, US 27...
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 40; US 270; OK 3; OK 102 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3; OK 102 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
20.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
28.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Felix Place
Turn left onto Felix Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.48 | $10.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Midwest City, OK
Morning in Midwest City on Sunday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Sunny
N 14 to 18 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:30AM CDT until April 21 at 5:41PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:16AM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
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
7 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
40m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a turn-heavy local drive, with only 19% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a mix of road types, transitioning between local streets and the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.9 miles on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. Expect frequent turns and changes in road character as you navigate the local terrain on your way to Midwest City.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near OK 102.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 28.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
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 7.4 miles (I 40; US 270; OK 3; OK 102 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Midwest City, OK
Full guide →Midwest City is in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma, a city that grew up around Tinker Air Force Base and the General Motors and Douglas Aircraft Company plants, though in some ways feels like OKC suburbia.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Midwest City, 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 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 7.4 miles (I 40; US 270; OK 3; OK 102 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Midwest City, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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