How far is Midwest City, OK from Bethany, OK?
The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Bethany, OK is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midwest City and Bethany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City and Bethany.
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Start on the route
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Felix Place
35 m · 12 sec · Felix Place
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Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Southeast 15th Street
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Turn slight right onto Tinker Diagonal
550 ft · 15 sec · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
526 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal
2.9 mi · 4 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East, OK 3 West: Tulsa
2671 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Lake Hefner Parkway
1647 ft · 23 sec · Lake Hefner Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 66 West: Warr Acres, Bethany
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest 39th Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Northwest 39th Expressway
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Turn right onto North Mueller Avenue
2327 ft · 2 min · North Mueller Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mueller Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midwest City and Bethany.
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.
Crosstown Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
4.72 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Midwest City and Sunny near Bethany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midwest City to Bethany?
The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Oklahoma City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Midwest City and 9.1 miles from Bethany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Midwest City and Sunny near Bethany.
Stop Ideas Near Oklahoma City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 14.09 mi (22.67 km).
#1 Midwest City
The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 57,407 |
| Coordinates | 35.4495100, -97.3967000 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethany
Village recorded in the New Testament as the home of the siblings Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, as well as that of Simon the Leper
| Population | 19,195 |
| Coordinates | 35.5186700, -97.6322600 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethany (-97.63226, 35.51867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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