Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Cleora, OK

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

73.3 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Cleora, OK covers 73.3 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Will Rogers Turnpike, US 60, Creek Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.4 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.13 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

36.6 miles from Broken Arrow, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 73.3 miles, with most of the trip on Will Rogers Turnpike and US 60. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.4 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Will Rogers Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 48.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Turnpike and US 60. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near East Kenosha Street North.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (East Kenosha Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

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0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | East Kenosha Street North

At end of road, turn right onto East Kenosha Street North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

5

3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward OK 351 East: Joplin

Navigation decision point

Toward OK 351 East: Joplin

6

4 mi into trip | ~8m in | OK 364 / Creek Turnpike

Merge onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward Joplin

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward Joplin

8

59 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward OK 66, US 60: Vinita

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 289 Toward OK 66, US 60: Vinita

5

59.7 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | US 60; US 69; US Historic 66 / East Illinois Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 60; US 69; US Historic 66 / East Illinois Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Cleora, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.

Joplin

4 mi in | ~8m | via OK 364

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Will Rogers Turnpike	48.4 mi	48m
US 60	8 mi	9m
Creek Turnpike	6.6 mi	6m
OK 85	4.6 mi	8m
East Kenosha Street North	3.1 mi	5m
East Illinois Avenue	0.8 mi	1m
North Main Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Will Rogers Turnpike — 48.4 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

2

At end of road, turn right onto East Kenosha Street North

3.1 mi · 5 min · East Kenosha Street North

Use the right lane.

3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward OK 351 East: Joplin

4

Merge onto OK 364

6.6 mi · 6 min · Creek Turnpike

Toward Joplin Use the straight lane.

5

Continue on OK 364

48 mi · 48 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

Toward Joplin Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 289 Toward OK 66, US 60: Vinita Use the slight right lane.

7

At end of road, turn left onto US 60; US 69; US Historic 66

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Illinois Avenue

Use the left lane.

8

Continue on US 60; US 69; US Historic 66

8.0 mi · 9 min · US 60; US 69; US Historic 66

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

9

Turn slight right

525 ft · 15 sec

10

Turn straight

381 ft · 7 sec

11

Turn straight onto OK 85

1.9 mi · 3 min · OK 85

12

Turn right onto OK 85

2.6 mi · 4 min · OK 85

13

Arrive at destination

OK 85

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 36.6 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.4 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 73.3 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.6 miles or 41m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleora, 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 73.3 miles and 1h 24m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Will Rogers Turnpike for about 48.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.6 mi from Broken Arrow, OK · 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tulsa, OK

37 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

Bella Vista, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tulsa, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cleora, OK

The final approach into Cleora, 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 Cleora, 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

$11.13 one way

$22.27 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$12.27	$24.55
premium	$4.80	$13.84	$27.68
diesel	$5.64	$16.28	$32.57

Estimated Tolls: $2.88

Will Rogers Turnpike (48.4 mi) $2.42

Creek Turnpike (6.6 mi) $0.46

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

$11

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22	$7.70	$3.52
Efficient EV	18.3	$6.41	$2.93
EV Truck/SUV	29.3	$10.26	$4.69

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Broken Arrow, OK

Afternoon in Broken Arrow on Sunday

Local time

2:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cleora, OK

Afternoon in Cleora on Sunday

Local time

2:43 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

4 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

1h 24m 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 Cleora, OK covers 73.3 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Will Rogers Turnpike, US 60, 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 36.6 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 $11.13 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 straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (East Kenosha Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Cleora, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.