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Bethel Acres, OK
Late night in Bethel Acres on Friday
Local time
1:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
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Trip from Bethel Acres, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
111.6 mi
180 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethel Acres, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
This 111.6-mile journey from Bethel Acres, OK, to Broken Arrow, OK, is an efficient drive, estimated to take just over two hours. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, with no need for an overnight stop. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 71% of it utilizing major roadways. You can expect to spend around $17 on fuel for this drive. As you travel within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, the drive offers a straightforward connection between these two communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.8 miles from Bethel Acres, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 111.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This trip is largely a highway-focused experience, with a substantial 71% of the drive on higher-speed roads. You'll encounter the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, which makes up the longest uninterrupted stretch at 59.4 miles. While the majority of the route involves efficient travel on turnpikes and other main roads like Gaddy Road and Creek Turnpike, be prepared for the character of these highways. Expect a consistent pace for much of the drive, allowing for steady progress towards your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 59.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Gaddy Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near OK 3W; US 270.
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 18 significant decision points across 111.6 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 9.7 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.9 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
9.7 mi into trip
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~17m in
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OK 3W; US 270
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 181
Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee...
8
9.9 mi into trip
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~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 177 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 177 North
8
91.9 mi into trip
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~1h 43m 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
105.4 mi into trip
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~1h 58m 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
7
107.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bethel Acres, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Tecumseh and Joplin.
Tecumseh
9.7 mi in
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~17m
|
via OK 3W; US 270
Joplin
91.9 mi in
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~1h 43m
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via OK 364
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 59.4 mi | 58m |
| Gaddy Road | 21 mi | 24m |
| Creek Turnpike | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| OK 102 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| West Houston Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Hardesty Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 59.4 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Acres, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on this road
116 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Thomas Glenn
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Thomas Glenn
3
Turn right onto Hardesty Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Hardesty Road
4
Turn right onto OK 102
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
OK 102
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on OK 102
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
OK 102
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
OK 3W; US 270
Exit 181
Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 177 North
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto US 177
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Gaddy Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 66
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Historic 66; OK 66
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
13
Merge onto I 44
59 mi
·
58 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
14
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.
15
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.
16
Continue on US 64; US 169
453 ft
·
6 sec
·
Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward East 81st Street South
Use the sharp right lane.
18
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn left onto North Main Street
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2-hour duration and 111.6-mile distance, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon should allow you to arrive well before evening. With no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is nearly 60 miles. The estimated fuel cost is $17, so ensure you have enough before embarking on that longer section.
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 55.8 miles from Bethel Acres, OK, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.4 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 25 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.8 miles or 1h 7m 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 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 Bethel Acres, 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 Bethel Acres, OK
This is one driving day of about 111.6 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Bethel Acres, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 59.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.8 mi from Bethel Acres, OK · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.8 miles from Bethel Acres, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$17.45 one way
$34.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.16 | $38.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.48 | $42.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.64 | $49.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.91
Turner Turnpike
(59.4 mi)
$2.97
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
$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: 39 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.72 | $5.36 |
| Efficient EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.62 | $7.14 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Broken Arrow, OK
Late night in Broken Arrow on Friday
Local time
1:04 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
14 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 10m 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 Bethel Acres, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 111.6 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Gaddy Road, Creek Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.8 miles from Bethel Acres, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.45 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 111.6 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 9.7 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.9 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bethel Acres, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Tecumseh and Joplin.
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