Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
48.3 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broken Arrow, OK
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Cleveland, OK
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The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Cleveland, OK covers 48.3 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sand Springs Expressway, Broken Arrow Expressway, Keystone Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.5 miles on Sand Springs Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 48.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h highway drive covering 48.3 miles, with most of the trip on Sand Springs Expressway and Broken Arrow Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.5 miles on Sand Springs Expressway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sand Springs Expressway and Broken Arrow Expressway. 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 North Elm Place.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North Elm Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto North Elm Place
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward OK 51 West
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand Springs, Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 64 toward West US 64, South OK 48: Cleveland, Bristow, Pawnee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Broken Arrow, OK and Cleveland, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Bristow and Pawnee.
Joplin
Bristow
Pawnee
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.5 mi | 16m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| Keystone Expressway | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| US 64 | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| North Elm Place | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Jerald Warden Memorial Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Cleveland, OK.
Start on North Main Street
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto North Elm Place
Turn left
Merge onto OK 51
Continue on OK 51
Continue on OK 51
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51
Continue on US 64; US 412
Continue on US 64; US 412
Continue on US 64; US 412
Take the exit onto US 64
Continue on US 64
Continue on US 64
Turn left onto West Pawnee Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.2 mi from Broken Arrow, OK · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cleveland, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.55 one way
$15.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.29 | $18.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.66 | $21.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Broken Arrow on Friday
Local time
8:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Cleveland on Friday
Local time
8:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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