The drive from Atoka, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 135.3 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Indian Nation Turnpike, South Mississippi Avenue, Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.5 miles on Indian Nation Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.15 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.6 miles from Atoka, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 135.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Atoka, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 135.3 miles and takes about 2h 39m, 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.
Indian Nation Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 41.5 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 38.5 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 135.3 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 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 120.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 129.1 miles (US 64; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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38.5 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward OK 375 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward OK 375 North
6
120.7 mi into trip|~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward OK 364 Toll East: Creek Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward OK 364 Toll East: Creek Turnpike
8
129.1 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|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
7
130.8 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward East 81st Street South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward East 81st Street South
6
134.5 mi into trip|~2h 37m in|South Elm Place
Turn left onto South Elm Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Atoka, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee and Tulsa.
Okmulgee
80.3 mi in|~1h 24m|via I 40 Business; US 62; US 75
Tulsa
81.7 mi in|~1h 27m|via US 62; US 75
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Indian Nation Turnpike
41.5 mi
39m
South Mississippi Avenue
31.9 mi
35m
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi
16m
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.7 mi
12m
Okmulgee Beeline
9.3 mi
11m
Creek Turnpike
8 mi
9m
US 69
6.6 mi
8m
South Wood Drive
5.1 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Indian Nation Turnpike
— 41.5 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atoka, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on US 69; US 75; OK 3
32 mi·35 min·South Mississippi Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 69
6.6 mi·8 min·US 69
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward OK 375 NorthUse the sharp right lane.
4
Merge onto OK 375
42 mi·39 min·Indian Nation Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 40 Business; US 62; US 75
1.4 mi·2 min·I 40 Business; US 62; US 75
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, OkmulgeeUse the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on US 62; US 75
10 mi·12 min·Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, TulsaUse the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 62; US 75
5.1 mi·9 min·South Wood Drive
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 75
0.5 mi·35 sec·Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 75
14 mi·16 min·Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / sharp right lanes.
10
Continue on US 75
9.3 mi·11 min·Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward OK 364 Toll East: Creek TurnpikeUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto OK 364
8.0 mi·9 min·Creek Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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: TulsaUse the slight left lane.
14
Continue on US 64; US 169
453 ft·6 sec·Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward East 81st Street SouthUse the sharp right lane.
16
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi·44 sec·East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi·5 min·West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi·50 sec·South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn left onto North Main Street
63 ft·2 sec·North Main Street
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.6 miles from Atoka, OK, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.5 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 30 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.6 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
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 Atoka, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Atoka, OK
This is one driving day of about 135.3 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Atoka, 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 Indian Nation Turnpike for about 41.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.6 mi from Atoka, OK
· 1h 12m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.15 one way
$42.31 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.22
$46.45
premium
$4.89
$26.04
$52.07
diesel
$5.61
$29.87
$59.75
Estimated Tolls: $3.47
Indian Nation Turnpike
(41.5 mi)$2.91
Creek Turnpike
(8 mi)$0.56
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
$21
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.6
0
$14.21
$6.49
Efficient EV
33.8
0
$11.84
$5.41
EV Truck/SUV
54.1
0
$18.94
$8.66
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Atoka, OK
Evening
in Atoka on Friday
Local time
7:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Broken Arrow, OK
Evening
in Broken Arrow on Friday
Local time
7:40 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
16 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
2h 39m 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 Atoka, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 135.3 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Indian Nation Turnpike, South Mississippi Avenue, Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.6 miles from Atoka, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.15 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 135.3 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 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 120.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 129.1 miles (US 64; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Atoka, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee and Tulsa.
