Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Evening in Broken Arrow on Thursday
Local time
5:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Kenwood, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
60.3 mi
97 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Kenwood, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Kenwood, OK covers 60.3 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, Creek Turnpike, Cherokee Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.2 miles on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 60.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 60.3 miles, with most of the trip on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway and Creek Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.2 miles on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 26.2 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 11.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 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; at 37.7 miles (US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
11.1 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~16m in
|
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
37.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike toward US 412 East: Siloam Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 412 East: Siloam Springs
8
43.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward OK 82: Locust Grove, Salina, Tahlequah
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 6
Toward OK 82: Locust Grove, Salina, Tahlequah
9
44 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Locust Grove, Salina, Lake Hudson, Lake Spavinaw
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Locust Grove, Salina, Lake Hudson, Lake...
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 Kenwood, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Siloam Springs, Salina, Tahlequah, Locust Grove and Lake Hudson - among others.
Joplin
4 mi in
|
~8m
|
via OK 364
Siloam Springs
11.1 mi in
|
~15m
Salina
43.7 mi in
|
~54m
Tahlequah
43.7 mi in
|
~54m
Locust Grove
44 mi in
|
~55m
Lake Hudson
44 mi in
|
~55m
Lake Spavinaw
44 mi in
|
~55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway | 26.2 mi | 31m |
| Creek Turnpike | 6.6 mi | 6m |
| Cherokee Turnpike | 6 mi | 7m |
| E0508 | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| OK 82 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| East Kenosha Street North | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| School Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
— 26.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Kenwood, 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
26 mi
·
31 min
·
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Toward US 412 East: Choteau, Siloam Springs
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Cherokee Turnpike
Toward US 412 East: Siloam Springs
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 6
Toward OK 82: Locust Grove, Salina, Tahlequah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
100 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Locust Grove, Salina, Lake Hudson, Lake Spavinaw
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto OK 82
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
OK 82
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on OK 82
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 82
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right
2.0 mi
·
3 min
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
15
Turn slight left
1.4 mi
·
2 min
16
At end of road, turn right onto Kenwood Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Kenwood Road
17
Continue on E0508
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
E0508
18
Continue on E0500 Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
E0500 Road
19
Continue on School Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
School Road
20
Turn right
53 ft
·
1 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.1 mi from Broken Arrow, OK · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kenwood, OK
The final approach into Kenwood, 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
$9.43 one way
$18.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.60 | $23.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.91
Creek Turnpike
(6.6 mi)
$0.46
Cherokee Turnpike
(6 mi)
$0.42
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Kenwood, OK
Evening in Kenwood on Thursday
Local time
5:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 20m 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 Kenwood, OK covers 60.3 miles and takes about 1h 20m 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, Cherokee Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.1 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 $9.43 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 60.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 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; at 37.7 miles (US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Broken Arrow, OK and Kenwood, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Siloam Springs, Salina, Tahlequah, Locust Grove and Lake Hudson - among others.
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