Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Afternoon in Broken Arrow on Sunday
Local time
4:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Inola, OK
Drive Time
32m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
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6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Inola, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Great Plains, the 24.5-mile journey from Broken Arrow to Inola is a straightforward option. You can expect to spend about 32 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, the route is highly economical for travelers looking to move between these two Oklahoma towns. You will primarily navigate via the Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, the Creek Turnpike, and East Kenosha Street North. Because the trip is so brief, there is no need to plan for overnight stays, allowing you maximum flexibility in your schedule. It is a practical, efficient connection that gets you to your destination without unnecessary complications.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12.3 miles from Broken Arrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with about 81% of your travel time spent on faster thoroughfares. You will find yourself cruising along the Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.4 miles. The road maintains a consistent pace, shifting from the major turnpike infrastructure into local street navigation as you approach Inola. Because the route is entirely contained within the Great Plains, you can anticipate a steady, predictable driving experience. Expect a functional, no-frills transit that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway and Creek Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near East Kenosha Street North.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 7 significant decision points across 24.5 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 0.6 miles (East Kenosha Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles (US 412 / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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.
8
11.1 mi into trip
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~15m in
Take the exit toward US 412 East: Chouteau, Siloam Springs
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 33A
Toward US 412 East: Chouteau, Siloam Springs
7
11.5 mi into trip
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~16m in
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US 412 / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Merge onto US 412 / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway toward US 412 East: Choteau, Siloam Springs
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 412 East: Choteau, Siloam Springs
7
22.9 mi into trip
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~29m in
Take the exit toward OK 88: Inola, Claremore
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 OK 88: Inola, Claremore
8
23.2 mi into trip
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~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward OK 88 South: Inola
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward OK 88 South: Inola
Towns Along This Route
Between Broken Arrow, OK and Inola, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Siloam Springs and Claremore.
Joplin
4 mi in
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~8m
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via OK 364
Siloam Springs
11.1 mi in
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~15m
Claremore
22.9 mi in
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~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| Creek Turnpike | 6.6 mi | 6m |
| East Kenosha Street North | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| OK 88 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
— 11.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Inola, 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
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East Kenosha Street North
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward OK 351 East: Joplin
4
Merge onto OK 364
6.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Toward Joplin
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on OK 364
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
Toward Joplin
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 33A
Toward US 412 East: Chouteau, Siloam Springs
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 412
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Toward US 412 East: Choteau, Siloam Springs
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward OK 88: Inola, Claremore
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
138 ft
·
4 sec
Toward OK 88 South: Inola
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto OK 88
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 88
11
Arrive at destination
South Broadway Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 32-minute drive, you have the advantage of total departure flexibility, though mid-morning or early afternoon times are ideal for light traffic. You will not need to plan for any stops given the brief duration of the trip, allowing you to head straight to your destination. Keep in mind that with a $4 fuel estimate, you should easily be able to complete the journey on a single tank of gas. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor your speed closely as you transition off the Creek Turnpike and onto East Kenosha Street North, where road types change. Staying alert during these highway-to-local transitions ensures a smooth arrival in Inola.
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 12.3 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.4 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 24.5 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.3 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Inola, 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 24.5 miles and 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Broken Arrow, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway for about 11.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.3 mi from Broken Arrow, OK · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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
Arriving in Inola, OK
The final approach into Inola, 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 Inola, 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
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| premium | $4.80 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.49
Creek Turnpike
(6.6 mi)
$0.46
Will Rogers Turnpike
(0.5 mi)
$0.03
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
$4
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Inola, OK
Afternoon in Inola on Sunday
Local time
4:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Paris, TX
12 mi in
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
4 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
32m 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 Inola, OK covers 24.5 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, Creek Turnpike, East Kenosha Street North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 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 $3.72 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 is a demanding drive. With 7 significant decision points across 24.5 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 0.6 miles (East Kenosha Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles (US 412 / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Broken Arrow, OK and Inola, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Siloam Springs and Claremore.
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