The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Laverne, OK covers 256.7 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cimarron Turnpike, OK 8, Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
128.4 miles from Broken Arrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 19m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 55m. Total distance: 256.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 55m highway drive covering 256.7 miles, with most of the trip on Cimarron Turnpike and OK 8. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cimarron Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 58.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and OK 8. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 256.7 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 0.4 miles (North Elm Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|North Elm Place
At end of road, turn right onto North Elm Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip|~4m in
Turn left toward OK 51 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OK 51 West
8
14.7 mi into trip|~20m in|US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand Springs, Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand...
8
15.5 mi into trip|~21m in|US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...
6
71.2 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 Laverne, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.
Joplin
14.7 mi in|~20m|via US 64; OK 51
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cimarron Turnpike
58.9 mi
56m
OK 8
42.5 mi
48m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
25.4 mi
29m
Norma A. Lamb Highway
24.5 mi
26m
US 183
19.4 mi
23m
Sand Springs Expressway
14.5 mi
16m
Southwest 6th Street
12.5 mi
17m
Northwest Highway
12.1 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 58.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Laverne, 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 WestUse 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
12 mi·14 min·Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi·27 sec·Inner Dispersal Loop
Toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand Springs, JoplinUse the straight lane.
9
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.5 mi·41 sec·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
10
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi·43 sec·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Exit 5BToward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand SpringsUse the left lane.
11
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51
14 mi·16 min·Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi·3 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi·1 min·Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 64; US 412
5.1 mi·5 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 412
31 mi·29 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
28 mi·27 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 64; US 412
24 mi·26 min·Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 64; US 412
12 mi·18 min·East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
6.0 mi·6 min·Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
20
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
0.3 mi·40 sec·Lahoma Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
19 mi·22 min·Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 60; US 412; OK 8
2.7 mi·3 min·US 60; US 412; OK 8
23
Continue on OK 8; US 60; US 412
43 mi·48 min·OK 8; US 60; US 412
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 412; OK 50
13 mi·17 min·Southwest 6th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Take the exit onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
167 ft·4 sec·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Merge onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
12 mi·13 min·Northwest Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
19 mi·23 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight lane.
28
Turn right onto US 283
6.1 mi·9 min·US 283
29
Turn right onto OK 149
68 ft·1 sec·Main Street
30
Arrive at destination
OK 149
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 128.4 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 56 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.4 miles or 2h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laverne, 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 256.7 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 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 Cimarron Turnpike for about 58.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 128.4 mi from Broken Arrow, OK
· 2h 19m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77
0
$26.95
$12.32
Efficient EV
64.2
0
$22.46
$10.27
EV Truck/SUV
102.7
1
$35.94
$16.43
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning
in Broken Arrow on Friday
Local time
11:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Laverne, OK
Morning
in Laverne on Friday
Local time
11:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°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
32 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
4h 55m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Laverne, OK covers 256.7 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, OK 8, Trooper Chris Van Krevelen 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 128.4 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 $40.13 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 256.7 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 0.4 miles (North Elm Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Laverne, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
