Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Evening in Broken Arrow on Thursday
Local time
8:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Fairfax, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
81.6 mi
131 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m
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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Fairfax, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Fairfax, OK covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway, Cherokee Expressway, OK 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.4 miles on Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.76 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.
Midpoint
40.8 miles from Broken Arrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 81.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 81.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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North Elm Place
At end of road, turn right onto North Elm Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
10 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 244, US 412: Joplin, Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 244, US 412: Joplin, Oklahoma City
8
10.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City
7
11.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward OK 11 West: Tulsa International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12B
Toward OK 11 West: Tulsa International Airport
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
OK 11
Take the exit onto OK 11 toward US 75 North, OK 11 West: Bartlesville
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 75 North, OK 11 West: Bartlesville
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 Fairfax, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Skiatook.
Oklahoma City
10 mi in
|
~13m
Skiatook
28.2 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway | 38.4 mi | 44m |
| Cherokee Expressway | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| OK 18 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| East W.C. Rogers Boulevard | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Private First Class Albert E. Schwab, Medal of Honor Memorial Highway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| East 146th Street North | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway
— 38.4 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Fairfax, 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 right onto North Elm Place
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Elm Place
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward OK 51 West
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto OK 51
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on OK 51
380 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
7
Continue on OK 51
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 169 North: Owasso
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 169
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 169
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
Toward I 244, US 412: Joplin, Oklahoma City
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 244; US 412
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 12B
Toward OK 11 West: Tulsa International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on OK 11
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Private First Class Albert E. Schwab, Medal of Honor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto OK 11
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
OK 11
Toward US 75 North, OK 11 West: Bartlesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto OK 11; US 75
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Toward OK 11 North, US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 75
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Cherokee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward OK 20: Collinsville, Skiatook
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto OK 20
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East 146th Street North
Toward OK 20 West: Skiatook
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Continue on OK 20
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East W.C. Rogers Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto OK 20
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Continue on OK 20
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East 1st Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Continue on OK 20
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto OK 18
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 18
Use the right lane.
26
Arrive at destination
OK 18
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 40.8 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.4 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 55m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairfax, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Broken Arrow, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Broken Arrow, OK
This is one driving day of about 81.6 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Broken Arrow, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway for about 38.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.8 mi from Broken Arrow, OK · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.8 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fairfax, OK
The final approach into Fairfax, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.76 one way
$25.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.01 | $28.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.70 | $31.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.02 | $36.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.57 | $3.92 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Fairfax, OK
Evening in Fairfax on Thursday
Local time
8:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 45m 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 Fairfax, OK covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway, Cherokee Expressway, OK 18. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.8 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 $12.76 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.6 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North Elm Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Broken Arrow, OK and Fairfax, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Skiatook.
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