Origin
Bethel Acres, OK
Morning in Bethel Acres on Sunday
Local time
8:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethel Acres, OK to Oklahoma 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
48m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the rural feel of Bethel Acres to the urban center of Oklahoma City, this 35.3-mile trip is an efficient choice. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 48 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stops. Expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel for this short excursion across the Great Plains. Navigating the route involves a blend of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Tinker Diagonal, and OK 102. Because the drive is brief, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 12.9 mi | 13m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| OK 102 | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Hardesty Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Oklahoma City Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Thomas Glenn | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard | 0.3 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 Oklahoma 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
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Crosstown Expressway
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 151A
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Sheridan Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
416 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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...
9
33.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US...
7
33.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 151A
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
7
35.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
West Sheridan Avenue
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
35.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
North Robinson Avenue
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Oklahoma City, OK
Morning in Oklahoma City on Sunday
Local time
8:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
12 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
48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 35.3-mile trek acts as a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will spend about 19% of your time on highways, meaning the majority of your trip involves navigating local roads rather than long, monotonous interstate stretches. The longest uninterrupted portion of the journey occurs on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, covering 12.9 miles of the total distance. Expect the driving environment to shift as you move from the quieter surroundings of Bethel Acres toward the more complex infrastructure of Oklahoma City. It is a practical, functional commute rather than a high-speed cruise.
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 7.1 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 12 decision points packed into just 35.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (OK 102): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.5 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bethel Acres, OK and Oklahoma City, OK, road signs point toward State Capitol, Edmond and Amarillo.
State Capitol
33.5 mi in
|
~44m
|
via I 40; US 270
Edmond
33.5 mi in
|
~44m
|
via I 40; US 270
Amarillo
33.5 mi in
|
~44m
|
via I 40; US 270
About the Cities
Arriving in Oklahoma City, OK
Full guide →Oklahoma City is the capital and principal city of the state of Oklahoma in the central Frontier Country region of the state. The sprawling city and its suburbs offer multiple sports venues, museums, regional food, and a mix of Native American and cowboy culture.
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 48m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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 Oklahoma 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 7.1 miles (OK 102): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.5 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Oklahoma 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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