Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Night in Broken Arrow on Thursday
Local time
10:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Heavener, OK
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
126.3 mi
203 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
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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Heavener, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Heavener, OK covers 126.3 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Muskogee Turnpike, US 59, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.3 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.75 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
63.2 miles from Broken Arrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 126.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 26m highway drive covering 126.3 miles, with most of the trip on Muskogee Turnpike and US 59. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.3 miles on Muskogee Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Muskogee Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 55.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and US 59. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near East Kenosha Street North.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 126.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.6 miles (East Kenosha Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 58.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Kenosha Street North
At end of road, turn right onto East Kenosha Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the ramp toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Expressway East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Expressway East
6
58.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 56B
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
8
79.8 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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I 40 Business
Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau
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.
Exit 308
Toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Pot...
6
110.6 mi into trip
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~2h 2m in
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US 59; US 271
Turn right onto US 59; US 271
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Heavener, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Poteau along the way.
Poteau
79.8 mi in
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~1h 21m
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via I 40 Business
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Turnpike | 55.3 mi | 53m |
| US 59 | 26.2 mi | 38m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 20.7 mi | 21m |
| Kerr Boulevard | 20 mi | 23m |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Kenosha Street North | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 40 Business | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 55.3 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Heavener, 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
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Kenosha Street North
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Expressway East
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto OK 51
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
5
Continue on OK 351
55 mi
·
53 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
Toward OK 351 East: Muskogee, Fort Smith
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 56B
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
7
Merge onto I 40
21 mi
·
21 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto I 40 Business
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 40 Business
Exit 308
Toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 59
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Kerr Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto US 59; US 271
359 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 59; US 271
11
Continue on US 59; US 271
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
US 59; US 271
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on US 59; US 271
10 mi
·
15 min
·
US 59; US 271
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto US 59; US 271
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US 59; US 271
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto West Avenue C
384 ft
·
21 sec
·
West Avenue C
15
Turn left onto Main Street
207 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto East Avenue C
430 ft
·
20 sec
·
East Avenue C
17
Turn right onto East 1st Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 1st Street
18
Arrive at destination
East 1st Street
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 63.2 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.3 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 28 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.2 miles or 1h 4m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Heavener, 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.
+
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 126.3 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Broken Arrow, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Muskogee Turnpike for about 55.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.2 mi from Broken Arrow, OK · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.2 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Heavener, OK
The final approach into Heavener, 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 Heavener, 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
$19.75 one way
$39.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.68 | $43.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.31 | $48.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.89 | $55.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.87
Muskogee Turnpike
(55.3 mi)
$3.87
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
$20
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.26 | $6.06 |
| Efficient EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.05 | $5.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.68 | $8.08 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Heavener, OK
Night in Heavener on Thursday
Local time
10:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
16 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
2h 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 Heavener, OK covers 126.3 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Muskogee Turnpike, US 59, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.2 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 $19.75 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 126.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.6 miles (East Kenosha Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 58.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Heavener, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Poteau along the way.
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