Origin
Oklahoma City, OK
Night in Oklahoma City on Saturday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oklahoma City, OK to Bethany, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oklahoma City, OK
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Bethany, OK
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 10-mile drive from Oklahoma City to Bethany, OK, will take you about 18 minutes, making it an ideal short trip. You'll primarily navigate via Northwest 39th Expressway and North Classen Boulevard, with a portion on Will Rogers Expressway. With a highway share of 44%, expect a mixed drive that's perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, and with no dedicated stops recommended, this route offers flexibility. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so you won't experience significant geographical changes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 39th Expressway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| North Classen Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 39th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 4th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Mueller Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Hudson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest 39th Expressway
— 3.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City, OK and Bethany, OK.
1
Start on North Robinson Avenue
451 ft
·
25 sec
·
North Robinson Avenue
2
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Park Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto North Hudson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Hudson Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Northwest 4th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 4th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto North Classen Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Classen Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US Historic 66
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 39th Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto North Pennsylvania Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Pennsylvania Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto East Frontage Road
329 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Frontage Road
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton
10
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 123B
Toward OK 66 West: Warr Acres, Bethany
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US Historic 66; OK 66
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest 39th Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto North Mueller Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mueller Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
North Mueller Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Park Avenue
Turn left onto Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Hudson Avenue
Turn right onto North Hudson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
North Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn right onto North Pennsylvania Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
East Frontage Road
Turn left onto East Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward OK 66 West: Warr Acres, Bethany
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 123B
Toward OK 66 West: Warr Acres, Bethany
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.72 | $3.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Bethany, OK
Night in Bethany on Saturday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
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
18m 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?
The drive is characterized by a mix of road types, with 44% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 3.3 miles on Northwest 39th Expressway, offering a brief period of consistent travel. Expect this route to feel like a practical, local commute rather than a scenic journey. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting you'll transition between faster-paced roads and potentially more controlled local access streets as you make your way.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on Northwest 39th Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Park Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
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 10 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (North Hudson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (North Pennsylvania Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,313 ft
1,171 ft
Total Climb
194 ft
Total Descent
80 ft
Highest Point
1,313 ft
~9.3 mi in
Elevation Range
142 ft
About the Cities
Starting 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 18m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on Northwest 39th Expressway. 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 Bethany, 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 0.1 miles (Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (North Hudson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (North Pennsylvania Avenue): 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 Bethany, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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