Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Burns Flat, OK

Drive Time

3h 54m

Distance

217.8 mi

351 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

Downtown Burns Flat, OK, OK

Photo: cottonbro CG studio

Trip Overview

The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Burns Flat, OK covers 217.8 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, John Kilpatrick Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.1 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.08 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

108.9 miles from Broken Arrow, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Burns Flat, OK covers 217.8 miles and takes about 3h 54m, 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 22 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 82.1 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 0.4 miles in near South Elm Place.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 217.8 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 0.4 miles (South Elm Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles (US 64; US 169; OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Elm Place

At end of road, turn left onto South Elm Place

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
5.4 mi into trip | ~10m in

Turn left toward US 169 South, US 64 East

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 169 South, US 64 East
7
6 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 64; US 169; OK 364 / Creek Turnpike

Merge onto US 64; US 169; OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward US 64 East, US 169 South, OK 364 West: Bixby, Jenks, Sapulpa, Oklahoma City

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 64 East, US 169 South, OK 364 West: B...
7
18.7 mi into trip | ~25m in | OK 364 / Creek Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
8
211 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in

Take the exit toward OK 44: Foss, Altus

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 53 Toward OK 44: Foss, Altus

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Burns Flat, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Kilpatrick Turnpike West along the way.

Kilpatrick Turnpike West

101.7 mi in | ~1h 49m | via I 344

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 82.1 mi 1h 21m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 79 mi 1h 21m
John Kilpatrick Turnpike 23.5 mi 25m
Creek Turnpike 13.6 mi 15m
OK 44 6.6 mi 9m
West Washington Street 3 mi 5m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway 2.6 mi 2m
Great Western Cattle Trail 2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 82.1 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Burns Flat, OK.

1

Start on North Main Street

63 ft · 6 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

At end of road, turn left onto South Elm Place

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto West Washington Street

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on East 91st Street South

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 91st Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn left

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Toward US 169 South, US 64 East Use the left lane.
7

Merge onto US 64; US 169

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
8

Merge onto US 64; US 169; OK 364

13 mi · 14 min · Creek Turnpike
Toward US 64 East, US 169 South, OK 364 West: Bixby, Jenks, Sapulpa, Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto OK 364

0.9 mi · 1 min · Creek Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight lane.
10

Merge onto I 44

82 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on I 344

24 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Exit 138B Toward Kilpatrick Turnpike West Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward Northwest 10th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on Northwest 10th Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest 10th Street
Use the none lane.
14

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Use the left lane.
15

Merge onto I 40; US 270

55 mi · 55 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 40

2.6 mi · 2 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 40

24 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 40

2.0 mi · 1 min · Great Western Cattle Trail
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 53 Toward OK 44: Foss, Altus Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn left onto OK 44

0.6 mi · 49 sec · OK 44
Use the straight / left lanes.
21

Continue on OK 44

6.0 mi · 8 min · OK 44
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Arrive at destination

OK 44

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 108.9 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.1 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 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 108.9 miles or 1h 56m 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 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burns Flat, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Broken Arrow, 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 Broken Arrow, OK

This is one driving day of about 217.8 miles and 3h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Broken Arrow, 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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 82.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 108.9 mi from Broken Arrow, OK · 1h 56m into the drive

Downtown Wichita Falls, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

109 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

Denison, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wichita Falls, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 108.9 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.1 miles.

Arriving in Burns Flat, OK

The final approach into Burns Flat, 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 Burns Flat, 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

$33.08 one way

$66.16 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $36.47 $72.94
premium $4.80 $41.12 $82.23
diesel $5.64 $48.39 $96.78

Estimated Tolls: $6.23

Turner Turnpike (82.1 mi) $4.10
Kilpatrick Turnpike (23.5 mi) $1.18
Creek Turnpike (12.7 mi) $0.89
Creek Turnpike (0.9 mi) $0.06

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

$33

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 65.3 0 $22.87 $10.45
Efficient EV 54.5 0 $19.06 $8.71
EV Truck/SUV 87.1 1 $30.49 $13.94

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Broken Arrow, OK

Afternoon in Broken Arrow on Sunday

Local time

1:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burns Flat, OK

Afternoon in Burns Flat on Sunday

Local time

1:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°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

31 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

3h 54m 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 Broken Arrow, OK to Burns Flat, OK covers 217.8 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, John Kilpatrick Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.9 miles from Broken Arrow, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.08 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 217.8 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 0.4 miles (South Elm Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles (US 64; US 169; OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Burns Flat, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Kilpatrick Turnpike West along the way.

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