How far is Shawnee, OK from Bethany, OK?
The driving distance from Shawnee, OK to Bethany, OK is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Bethany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Bethany.
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Start on West Main Street
43 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Beard Street
2053 ft · 1 min · South Beard Street
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Turn right onto West Farrall Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Farrall Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2130 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith
1467 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi · 14 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 Shawnee and Bethany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
15.9 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shawnee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Bethany?
The road trip is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nicoma Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Shawnee and 24.5 miles from Bethany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shawnee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethany.
Stop Ideas Near Nicoma Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nicoma Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 41.94 mi (67.5 km).
#1 Shawnee
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 31,555 |
| Coordinates | 35.3272900, -96.9253000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
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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