How far is Cordell, OK from Bessie, OK?

The driving distance from Cordell, OK to Bessie, OK is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.64 mi
00h 09m
Flight
6.58 mi
10.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.58 mi
Kilometers
10.59 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.64 mi
Kilometers
12.3 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bessie
Thu, Apr 16, 6:18 PM CDT
Return by in Cordell
Thu, Apr 16, 6:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cordell
2026-04-16T18:08
Arrive Bessie
Thu, Apr 16, 6:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cordell
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dill City
OK

Town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States

From Cordell
3.9 mi
00h 04m
To Bessie
3.8 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cordell and Bessie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cordell and Bessie.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Clay Street

    59 m · 16 sec · East Clay Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Glenn L. English Street

    6.8 mi · 8 min · South Glenn L. English Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    72 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cordell and Bessie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Glenn L. English Street
6.84 mi · 90%
Main Street
0.04 mi · 1%
East Clay Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

South Glenn L. English Street

Turn left onto South Glenn L. English Street

6.84 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dill City
00h 04m from Cordell
Leave By
8:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cordell and Sunny near Bessie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cordell to Bessie?

The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dill City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Cordell and 3.8 miles from Bessie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cordell and Sunny near Bessie.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cordell and Bessie. Straight-line distance: 6.58 mi (10.59 km).

Cordell

#1 Cordell

City in Oklahoma

Population2,892
Coordinates35.2906100, -98.9884100
Altitude475
CountryUnited States
Bessie

#2 Bessie

Town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States

Population173
Coordinates35.3858800, -98.9881400
Altitude473
CountryUnited States
Start: East Clay Street (-98.98841, 35.290184)
End: Main Street (-98.988004, 35.385882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.02 L · about $1.02
Round trip
$2.04
0.54 gal · 2.04 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.02 $2.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.15 $2.30
Premium $4.63 $1.25 $2.50
Diesel $5.42 $1.46 $2.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cordell and Bessie. The current time is 18:08:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.