The drive from Arkoma, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 106.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Muskogee Turnpike, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Garrison Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.7 miles on Muskogee Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.3 miles from Arkoma, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 106.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Arkoma, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 106.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Muskogee Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 55.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near US 64 / Garrison Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 106.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (US 64 / Garrison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.4 miles (OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3 mi into trip|~5m in|US 64 / Garrison Avenue
Turn left onto US 64 / Garrison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
47.7 mi into trip|~55m in
Take the exit toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
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 286
Toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
6
62.4 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
104.8 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward Lynn Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Lynn Lane
6
105 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|North 9th Street East
Turn left onto North 9th Street East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Arkoma, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa along the way.
Tulsa
47.7 mi in|~55m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Muskogee Turnpike
55.7 mi
54m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
38.3 mi
39m
Garrison Avenue
6.1 mi
9m
Wheeler Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Disabled American Veterans Highway
1 mi
1m
East Kenosha Street North
0.6 mi
1m
North Main Street
0.6 mi
1m
State Line Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 55.7 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arkoma, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on this road
63 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Blocker Avenue
404 ft·12 sec·Blocker Avenue
3
Turn left onto State Line Road
0.5 mi·50 sec·State Line Road
4
Turn right onto South Y Street
0.4 mi·46 sec·South Y Street
5
Turn left onto AR 255
1.6 mi·2 min·Wheeler Avenue
6
Continue on AR 255
473 ft·9 sec·South 6th Street
7
Turn straight onto AR 255
488 ft·13 sec·Garland Avenue
8
Turn slight right onto AR 255
0.2 mi·30 sec·South 5th Street
9
Turn left onto US 64
6.1 mi·9 min·Garrison Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
11
Merge onto I 40
38 mi·39 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
400 ft·5 sec
Exit 286Toward OK 351: Muskogee, TulsaUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·24 sec·this road
14
Continue on OK 351
14 mi·14 min·Muskogee Turnpike
15
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 351
41 mi·39 min·Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on OK 51
1.0 mi·1 min·Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward Lynn LaneUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto North 9th Street East
0.4 mi·47 sec·North 9th Street East
Use the left / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto East Kenosha Street North
0.6 mi·1 min·East Kenosha Street North
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.6 mi·1 min·North Main Street
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.3 miles from Arkoma, OK, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 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 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.3 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broken Arrow, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Arkoma, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arkoma, OK
This is one driving day of about 106.6 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Arkoma, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Muskogee Turnpike for about 55.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.3 mi from Arkoma, OK
· 1h 1m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.67 one way
$33.33 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.30
$36.60
premium
$4.89
$20.51
$41.03
diesel
$5.61
$23.54
$47.07
Estimated Tolls: $3.90
Muskogee Turnpike
(55.7 mi)$3.90
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
$17
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32
0
$11.19
$5.12
Efficient EV
26.7
0
$9.33
$4.26
EV Truck/SUV
42.6
0
$14.92
$6.82
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Arkoma, OK
Late night
in Arkoma on Friday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Broken Arrow, OK
Late night
in Broken Arrow on Friday
Local time
5:18 AM
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
1 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
1h 56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arkoma, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 106.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Muskogee Turnpike, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Garrison Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.3 miles from Arkoma, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 106.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (US 64 / Garrison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.4 miles (OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Arkoma, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
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over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
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