The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Dickson, OK covers 176.3 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, US 177 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.56 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
88.2 miles from Broken Arrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 40m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 26m. Total distance: 176.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Dickson, OK covers 176.3 miles and takes about 3h 26m, 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 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 59 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 5.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 19 significant decision points across 176.3 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 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; at 18.7 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
57.4 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 179
Toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
7
127.5 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|OK 1
Take the exit onto OK 1 toward OK 1 West: Latta, Roff, Sulphur
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 OK 1 West: Latta, Roff, Sulphur
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Broken Arrow, OK and Dickson, OK, road signs point toward Drumright, Roff and Sulphur.
Drumright
57.4 mi in|~1h 4m
Roff
127.5 mi in|~2h 26m|via OK 1
Sulphur
127.5 mi in|~2h 26m|via OK 1
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
59 mi
1h 7m
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
37.8 mi
36m
US 177
25.5 mi
32m
Creek Turnpike
13.6 mi
15m
Chickasaw Turnpike
12.9 mi
14m
Latta Road
9.1 mi
11m
South 8th Avenue
3.3 mi
3m
North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 59 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Dickson, 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 EastUse 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 CityUse 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 CityUse the straight lane.
10
Merge onto I 44
38 mi·36 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 179Toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, DrumrightUse the right lane.
12
Turn right onto OK 99; US 377
1.1 mi·1 min·North 8th Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi·3 min·South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi·14 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi·3 min·North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 99; US 377
14 mi·16 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on OK 99; US 377
2.9 mi·3 min·North Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
19 mi·22 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit onto US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
13 mi·14 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit onto OK 1
0.3 mi·28 sec·OK 1
Toward OK 1 West: Latta, Roff, SulphurUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on OK 1
9.1 mi·11 min·Latta Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on OK 1
0.4 mi·28 sec·OK 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Use the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto OK 301
10 mi·11 min·Chickasaw Turnpike
25
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 301
2.6 mi·3 min·Chickasaw Turnpike
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward US 177: Sulphur
27
Turn left onto US 177
25 mi·32 min·US 177
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28
Turn left onto US 177; OK 199
438 ft·8 sec·US 177; OK 199
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
29
Arrive at destination
US 177; OK 199
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 88.2 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59 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 39 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.2 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dickson, 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 176.3 miles and 3h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 Veterans Memorial Highway for about 59 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.2 mi from Broken Arrow, OK
· 1h 40m into the drive
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.56 one way
$55.12 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.26
$60.53
premium
$4.89
$33.93
$67.85
diesel
$5.61
$38.92
$77.85
Estimated Tolls: $3.74
Turner Turnpike
(37.8 mi)$1.89
Chickasaw Turnpike
(12.9 mi)$0.90
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
$28
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Francis Energy Charging Station
Bristow, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Bristow, OK
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Other: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.9
0
$18.51
$8.46
Efficient EV
44.1
0
$15.43
$7.05
EV Truck/SUV
70.5
0
$24.68
$11.28
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Night
in Broken Arrow on Thursday
Local time
9:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dickson, OK
Night
in Dickson on Thursday
Local time
9:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
1 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 26m 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 Dickson, OK covers 176.3 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, US 177. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.2 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 $27.56 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 19 significant decision points across 176.3 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 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; at 18.7 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Broken Arrow, OK and Dickson, OK, road signs point toward Drumright, Roff and Sulphur.
