How far is Cowden Junction, OK from Bessie, OK?

The driving distance from Cowden Junction, OK to Bessie, OK is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
23.12 mi
00h 33m
Flight
16.92 mi
27.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.92 mi
Kilometers
27.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.12 mi
Kilometers
37.21 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bessie
Thu, Apr 16, 9:21 PM CDT
Return by in Cowden Junction
Thu, Apr 16, 9:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cowden Junction
2026-04-16T20:48
Arrive Bessie
Thu, Apr 16, 9:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cowden Junction
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Cordell
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Cowden Junction
11.6 mi
00h 16m
To Bessie
11.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 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 Cowden Junction and Bessie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cowden Junction and Bessie.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15.6 mi · 27 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Glenn L. English Street

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

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    72 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Glenn L. English Street
6.77 mi · 29%
Main Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

15.6 mi · 00h 27m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordell
00h 16m from Cowden Junction
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cowden Junction and Sunny near Bessie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cowden Junction to Bessie?

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Cordell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Cowden Junction and 11.6 miles from Bessie.

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

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cowden Junction and Sunny near Bessie.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cowden Junction and Bessie. Straight-line distance: 16.92 mi (27.23 km).

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#1 Cowden Junction

Cowden Junction is a place in Oklahoma, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2908900, -98.7114600
Altitude485
CountryUnited States
Bessie

#2 Bessie

Town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States

Population173
Coordinates35.3858800, -98.9881400
Altitude473
CountryUnited States
Start: OK 152 West (-98.71146, 35.290855)
End: Main Street (-98.988004, 35.385882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.09 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.21
1.64 gal · 6.18 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.11 $6.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.49 $6.98
Premium $4.63 $3.79 $7.59
Diesel $5.42 $4.44 $8.88

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cowden Junction and Bessie. The current time is 20:48:48.

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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.