Origin
Beaver, OK
Afternoon in Beaver on Sunday
Local time
1:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beaver, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Drive Time
5h 44m
Distance
299.5 mi
482 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
Photo: Pixabay
Trip Overview
Spanning 299.5 miles across Oklahoma, this journey from Beaver to Broken Arrow is a straightforward trek that takes approximately 5 hours and 44 minutes. Because the drive remains within the Great Plains, you will experience a consistent landscape as you transition across the state. Budgeting about $45 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. While it is certainly feasible to complete this distance in one day, the nearly six-hour duration suggests a full day behind the wheel. Planning for a single stop is a smart way to break up the travel and keep your energy levels steady.
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
149.7 miles from Beaver, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that balances local roads with faster transit. You will spend about 35% of your time on highways, utilizing routes like the Cimarron Turnpike and Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage. Be prepared for a significant initial leg, as your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 64.7 miles along Southeast 6th Street. The transition between these road types keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. Expect a blend of steady cruising and shorter road segments that change the pace as you move toward your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast 6th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 64.7 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 215.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 299.5 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 215.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 215.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 283.8 miles (US 64; OK 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
215.1 mi into trip
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~4h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
8
215.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 15
7
283.8 mi into trip
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~5h 22m in
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US 64; OK 51
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 7...
8
284.6 mi into trip
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~5h 23m in
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US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 4B
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Bro...
8
285.8 mi into trip
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~5h 25m in
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US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Towns Along This Route
Between Beaver, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Ponca City, Okmulgee and Oklahoma City.
Ponca City
215.1 mi in
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~4h 13m
Okmulgee
283.8 mi in
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~5h 22m
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via US 64; OK 51
Oklahoma City
283.8 mi in
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~5h 22m
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via US 64; OK 51
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast 6th Street | 64.7 mi | 1h 13m |
| Cimarron Turnpike | 59 mi | 56m |
| Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage | 57.8 mi | 1h 7m |
| Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway | 30.1 mi | 32m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Douglas Avenue | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| Oklahoma Avenue | 12.5 mi | 17m |
| West Owen K. Garriott Road | 12.1 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast 6th Street
— 64.7 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
70 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto US 270; OK 23
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Douglas Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 270; US 412; OK 3
58 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
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US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on US 412
65 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Southeast 6th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lahoma Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
12
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
12 mi
·
18 min
·
West Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 64; US 412; CR E0425
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 412
15 mi
·
14 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Toward US 412 East: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Merge onto US 412
44 mi
·
41 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 412
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 64; US 412
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 64; OK 51
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City
Use the right lane.
23
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
24
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Inner Dispersal Loop
Exit 4B
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on US 64; US 75; OK 51
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Bartlesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on OK 51
379 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
28
Continue on OK 51
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Elm Place
Use the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork
178 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Rose District
31
Turn straight onto North Elm Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Elm Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Turn left onto West College Street North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West College Street North
33
Turn right onto North Main Street
305 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
34
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
For the smoothest experience, plan your departure early to account for the 5-hour and 44-minute drive time. Since you only have one planned stop on the itinerary, look for a convenient midpoint to stretch your legs and refresh. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the journey, especially when navigating the longer 64.7-mile stretch on Southeast 6th Street where services may be more spaced out. Having a $45 fuel budget set aside will help you avoid any last-minute stress at the pump. Flexibility is your greatest asset here, so adjust your pace based on traffic flow across the Turnpike to ensure a comfortable arrival.
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 149.7 miles from Beaver, OK, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.7 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.7 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 42m
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 Beaver, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Beaver, OK
This is one driving day of about 299.5 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beaver, 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 Southeast 6th Street for about 64.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 149.7 mi from Beaver, OK · 2h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 149.7 miles from Beaver, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southeast 6th Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.7 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
$45.49 one way
$90.98 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $50.15 | $100.30 |
| premium | $4.80 | $56.54 | $113.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.54 | $133.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.94
Cimarron Turnpike
(59 mi)
$2.94
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
$45
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.9 | 1 | $31.45 | $14.38 |
| Efficient EV | 74.9 | 0 | $26.21 | $11.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.8 | 1 | $41.93 | $19.17 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Sunday
Local time
1:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 44m 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 Beaver, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 299.5 miles and takes about 5h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast 6th Street, Cimarron Turnpike, Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 149.7 miles from Beaver, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.49 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 17 significant decision points across 299.5 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 215.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 215.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 283.8 miles (US 64; OK 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Beaver, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Ponca City, Okmulgee and Oklahoma City.
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