Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Morning in Broken Arrow on Friday
Local time
6:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Cordell, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
213.4 mi
343 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
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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Cordell, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Cordell, OK covers 213.4 miles and takes about 3h 49m 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 $33.36 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
106.7 miles from Broken Arrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 213.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Cordell, OK covers 213.4 miles and takes about 3h 49m, 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 24 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 213.4 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 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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
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~11m in
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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
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~25m in
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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
7
198.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 31m in
Take the exit toward US 183: South 4th Street, Cordell
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.
Toward US 183: South 4th Street, Cordell
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Cordell, 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 | 68.1 mi | 1h 9m |
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | 23.5 mi | 25m |
| Creek Turnpike | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| South 4th Street | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| West Washington Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 10th Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
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 Cordell, 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 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 left 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
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 183: South 4th Street, Cordell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
81 ft
·
3 sec
20
Turn left onto US 183
13 mi
·
15 min
·
South 4th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Continue on US 183
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Glenn L. English Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto East Clay Street
192 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Clay Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right
153 ft
·
11 sec
24
Arrive at destination
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 106.7 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 1h 54m 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 47 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.7 miles or 1h 54m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cordell, 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 213.4 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 106.7 mi from Broken Arrow, OK · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.7 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.1 miles.
Arriving in Cordell, OK
The final approach into Cordell, 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 Cordell, 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
$33.36 one way
$66.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.63 | $73.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $41.07 | $82.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.12 | $94.23 |
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
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64 | 0 | $22.41 | $10.24 |
| Efficient EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.67 | $8.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.4 | 1 | $29.88 | $13.66 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Cordell, OK
Morning in Cordell on Friday
Local time
6:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
23 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 49m 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 Cordell, OK covers 213.4 miles and takes about 3h 49m 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 106.7 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 $33.36 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 17 significant decision points across 213.4 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 Cordell, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Kilpatrick Turnpike West along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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