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Trip from Bethel Acres, OK to Tulsa, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

103.1 mi

166 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m

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

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Downtown Bethel Acres, OK, OK

Bethel Acres, OK

cottonbro CG studio

Trip Overview

This 103.1-mile drive from Bethel Acres to Tulsa, Oklahoma, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 57 minutes. The majority of your journey, about 71% of the route, will be on highways, offering a straightforward path. You'll primarily travel on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Gaddy Road, and OK 102. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this trip is budget-friendly. Both Bethel Acres and Tulsa are situated within the Great Plains region, so you'll experience a consistent landscape throughout your travels. This route is ideal for a quick transit between these two Oklahoma locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51.5 miles from Bethel Acres, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 63.6 mi 1h 2m
Gaddy Road 21 mi 24m
OK 102 4.9 mi 8m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway 4.7 mi 5m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 2.4 mi 2m
Hardesty Road 1.6 mi 3m
US Historic 66 1.2 mi 1m
Skelly Bypass 1.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 63.6 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

4.6 mi · 8 min · OK 102
Use the straight / left lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3

2.4 mi · 2 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270

0.2 mi · 29 sec · OK 3W; US 270
Exit 181 Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward US 177 North Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto US 177

21 mi · 24 min · Gaddy Road
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 66

1.2 mi · 1 min · US Historic 66; OK 66
12

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
13

Merge onto I 44

64 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on I 44; OK 66

1.2 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 244

4.7 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 223A Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 4C Toward 7th Street, Downtown Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West

0.1 mi · 23 sec · South Lawton Avenue West
Use the left lane.
18

Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South

0.1 mi · 25 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
19

Continue on West 2nd Street South

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West 2nd Street South
20

At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue

386 ft · 20 sec · South Frisco Avenue
Use the right lane.
21

Turn left onto West 3rd Street South

0.3 mi · 1 min · West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22

Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

390 ft · 15 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23

Arrive at destination

South Boulder Avenue West

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 57-minute duration, this route offers considerable flexibility for departure times. You can leave Bethel Acres whenever it suits you best, and the drive is easily completed without needing an overnight stop. The fuel cost is a modest $16, so no major budgeting is required. While there are no specified stops in the data, consider a brief pause if needed, especially during the 63.6-mile stretch on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. A practical tip for this route is to ensure you have a full tank before departing Bethel Acres, as the longest highway segment is quite substantial and you'll want to minimize any potential stops.

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 51.5 miles from Bethel Acres, OK, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.6 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.5 miles or 1h 3m 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 35m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bethel Acres, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bethel Acres, OK

This is one driving day of about 103.1 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Bethel Acres, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 63.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Chandler, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chandler, OK

52 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.

Popular next leg

Chandler, OK to Tulsa, OK

63.3 mi · 1h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

Meeker, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Drumright, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.5 miles from Bethel Acres, 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 63.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 44.2

Chandler, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 103.1

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 73.6

Bristow, OK

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 103.1

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 73.6

Bristow, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 95.7

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18668167584

Visit website

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 95.7

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 102.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
9.7 mi into trip | ~17m in | OK 3W; US 270

Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 181 Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee...
8
9.9 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 177 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 177 North
9
97.2 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 223A Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Sp...
8
102 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward 7th Street, Downtown

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 4C Toward 7th Street, Downtown
7
102.6 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | South Frisco Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.12 one way

$32.24 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.70 $35.39
premium $4.89 $19.84 $39.68
diesel $5.61 $22.76 $45.53

Estimated Tolls: $3.18

Turner Turnpike (63.6 mi) $3.18

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: 36.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.9 0 $10.83 $4.95
Efficient EV 25.8 0 $9.02 $4.12
EV Truck/SUV 41.2 0 $14.43 $6.60

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bethel Acres, OK

Late night in Bethel Acres on Sunday

Local time

5:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tulsa, OK

Late night in Tulsa on Sunday

Local time

5:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

72°F

Chandler, OK

52 mi in

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

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

1h 57m 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

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...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour $18 near mile 7.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 103.1-mile journey, with 71% of the route utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 63.6 miles, primarily on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. This means you'll have significant periods of consistent speed and fewer transitions. While the route predominantly features highway driving, there are sections on Gaddy Road and OK 102 that may offer a slight change in pace before reaching Tulsa. Overall, it’s a drive characterized by efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.6 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Gaddy Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near OK 3W; US 270.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 103.1 miles you will encounter 18 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 9.7 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.2 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Bethel Acres, OK and Tulsa, OK, road signs point toward Tecumseh and Sand Springs.

Tecumseh

9.7 mi in | ~17m | via OK 3W; US 270

Sand Springs

97.2 mi in | ~1h 48m | via I 244

About the Cities

Arriving in Tulsa, OK

Full guide →

Tulsa calls itself the "Oil Capital of the World." Here, the age of the oil boom found its center. A small town by US standards, metropolitan luxuries such as theater, fine dining, nightlife, and shopping are found in a state known for sparsely populated farming communities. The picturesque downtown is surrounded by rolling hills covered with prairie grasses and ancient forests, a first impression that soon reveals world-class architecture and museums of art, miles of biking and walking trails, and huge parks. With a wealth of iconic sights and neighborhoods to explore, a trip to Tulsa can easily fit several weeks of touring.

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 1h 57m. Total distance: 103.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 63.6 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.18 in tolls one way, starting with Turner 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 Tulsa, 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 9.7 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.2 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Tulsa, 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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