Origin
Altus, OK
Afternoon in Altus on Thursday
Local time
4:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Altus, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 35m
Distance
251.7 mi
405 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 22m
★
6 AM
4h 35m
8 AM
5h 2m
10 AM
4h 45m
12 PM
4h 42m
3 PM
4h 46m
5 PM
5h 1m
8 PM
4h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Altus, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Altus, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 251.7 miles and takes about 4h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 44, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.4 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
125.9 miles from Altus, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 35m. Total distance: 251.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 35m highway drive covering 251.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.4 miles on I 44.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.3 miles in near US 62.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 251.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 47.3 miles (US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.8 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.7 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
47.3 mi into trip
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~55m in
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US 62
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62 toward Rogers Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Rogers Lane
8
137.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
|
I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
7
149.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m in
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I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
232.1 mi into trip
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~4h 8m in
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OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Take the exit onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 218B
Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
8
245.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 24m in
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US 64; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway toward US 64 West, US 169 North: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 64 West, US 169 North: Tulsa
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Altus, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Joplin.
Oklahoma City
60.7 mi in
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~1h 11m
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via I 44
Joplin
232.1 mi in
|
~4h 8m
|
via OK 364
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 82.4 mi | 1h 22m |
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 61.2 mi | 1h 2m |
| Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway | 45 mi | 50m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 23.6 mi | 28m |
| Creek Turnpike | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| US 62 | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 82.4 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altus, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on US 283; OK 6
97 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 62
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 62
45 mi
·
50 min
·
Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
US 62
Toward Rogers Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 62
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 62
6
Merge onto I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Toward I 44 East, US 62 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
7
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 44
61 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 East: Chickasha, Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 44; US 62
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto I 44
82 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 44
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit onto OK 364
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Exit 218B
Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64; US 169
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Toward US 64 West, US 169 North: Tulsa
Use the slight left lane.
15
Continue on US 64; US 169
453 ft
·
6 sec
·
Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward East 81st Street South
Use the sharp right lane.
17
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn left onto North Main Street
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 125.9 miles from Altus, OK, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 55 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.9 miles or 2h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broken Arrow, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Altus, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Altus, OK
This is one driving day of about 251.7 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Altus, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 82.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.9 mi from Altus, OK · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.9 miles from Altus, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.4 miles.
Arriving in Broken Arrow, OK
The final approach into Broken Arrow, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Broken Arrow, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.35 one way
$78.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $43.21 | $86.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $48.44 | $96.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.57 | $111.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.22
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(61.2 mi)
$4.28
Creek Turnpike
(13.5 mi)
$0.94
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.5 | 0 | $26.43 | $12.08 |
| Efficient EV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.02 | $10.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.7 | 1 | $35.24 | $16.11 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Broken Arrow, OK
Afternoon in Broken Arrow on Thursday
Local time
4:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
25 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
4h 35m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Altus, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 251.7 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.9 miles from Altus, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 251.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 47.3 miles (US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.8 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.7 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Altus, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Joplin.
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