Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Evening in Broken Arrow on Thursday
Local time
8:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Mounds, OK
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Mounds, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Mounds, OK covers 26.7 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Creek Turnpike, Okmulgee Beeline, West Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Creek Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Mounds, OK covers 26.7 miles and takes about 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Creek Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 26.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles (US 64; US 169; OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward US 169 South, US 64 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 169 South, US 64 East
7
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 64; US 169; OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Merge onto US 64; US 169; OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward US 64 East, US 169 South, OK 364 West: Bixby, Jenks, Sapulpa, Oklahoma City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 64 East, US 169 South, OK 364 West: B...
7
14 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward US 75: Tulsa, Glenpool
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 US 75: Tulsa, Glenpool
8
14.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 South: Glenpool, Okmulgee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 75 South: Glenpool, Okmulgee
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward OK 67: Kiefer, Bixby
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 OK 67: Kiefer, Bixby
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 Mounds, OK, road signs point toward Jenks, Sapulpa, Oklahoma City, Glenpool, Okmulgee and Bixby.
Jenks
6 mi in
|
~11m
|
via US 64; US 169; OK 364
Sapulpa
6 mi in
|
~11m
|
via US 64; US 169; OK 364
Oklahoma City
6 mi in
|
~11m
|
via US 64; US 169; OK 364
Glenpool
14 mi in
|
~20m
Okmulgee
14.2 mi in
|
~21m
Bixby
18.8 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Creek Turnpike | 8 mi | 9m |
| Okmulgee Beeline | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| West Washington Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| US 75 Alternate | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Indiana Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| A Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Elm Place | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West 151st Street South | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Creek Turnpike
— 8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Mounds, 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 left onto South Elm Place
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto West Washington Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on East 91st Street South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 91st Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 169 South, US 64 East
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto US 64; US 169
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
8
Merge onto US 64; US 169; OK 364
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Toward US 64 East, US 169 South, OK 364 West: Bixby, Jenks, Sapulpa, Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 75: Tulsa, Glenpool
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 South: Glenpool, Okmulgee
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto US 75
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward OK 67: Kiefer, Bixby
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto OK 67
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 151st Street South
Toward OK 67 West: Kiefer
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on OK 67
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Indiana Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto US 75 Alternate
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
A Street
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 75 Alternate
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 75 Alternate
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 75 Alternate
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 75 Alternate
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto 13th Street
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
13th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
13th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.17 one way
$8.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.58 | $9.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.56
Creek Turnpike
(8 mi)
$0.56
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
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
Mounds, OK
Evening in Mounds on Thursday
Local time
8:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
1 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
40m 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 Mounds, OK covers 26.7 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Creek Turnpike, Okmulgee Beeline, West Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 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 $4.17 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 26.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles (US 64; US 169; OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Broken Arrow, OK and Mounds, OK, road signs point toward Jenks, Sapulpa, Oklahoma City, Glenpool, Okmulgee and Bixby.
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