Origin
Tecumseh, OK
Night in Tecumseh on Saturday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tecumseh, OK to Bellemont, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 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 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tecumseh, OK
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Bellemont, OK
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Trip Overview
Tecumseh to Bellemont is 24.2 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and US 177, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, offering a local road experience for a quick trip. You'll primarily navigate county roads and a stretch of US 177, making it a straightforward journey for a single day. Consider this route for a brief excursion or as part of a larger travel plan within the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 6.6 mi | 6m |
| US 177 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Econtuchka Road | 4 mi | 8m |
| North Kickapoo Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Valley View Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Garretts Lake Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| County Line Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Gordon Cooper Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 6.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tecumseh, OK and Bellemont, OK.
1
Start on North Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Broadway Street
2
Continue on South Gordon Cooper Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gordon Cooper Drive
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
4
Merge onto US 177; US 270
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
US 177; US 270
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
6
Turn straight onto US 270 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kickapoo Spur
7
Turn left onto North Kickapoo Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North Kickapoo Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto West Interstate Parkway
451 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Interstate Parkway
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
10
Merge onto I 40
6.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto 192
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
192
Toward OK 9A South: Earlsboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto OK 9A
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley View Road
13
Turn right onto Garretts Lake Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garretts Lake Road
14
Turn left onto CR N3490
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Econtuchka Road
15
Turn right onto County Line Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Line Road
16
Arrive at destination
County Line Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
North Kickapoo Street
Turn left onto North Kickapoo Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 40 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
192
Take the exit onto 192 toward OK 9A South: Earlsboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 9A South: Earlsboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Bellemont, OK
Night in Bellemont on Saturday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
16 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
41m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive that covers 24.2 miles in approximately 41 minutes. With only 19% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on roads like Econtuchka Road and US 177. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.6 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. Expect a dynamic driving experience with frequent turns and changes in road type, characteristic of navigating through local Oklahoma terrain.
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: 6.6 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 24.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (North Kickapoo Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 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 Bellemont, 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 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (North Kickapoo Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bellemont, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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