Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Late night in Broken Arrow on Wednesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Oakhurst, OK
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
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6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Oakhurst, OK covers 18.7 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Skelly Bypass, Broken Arrow Expressway, North Elm Place for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on Skelly Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.92 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.4 miles from Broken Arrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 18.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Skelly Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 18.7 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 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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
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~4m in
Turn left toward OK 51 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OK 51 West
7
8.1 mi into trip
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~11m in
Take the exit toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
8
8.3 mi into trip
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~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
7
17.6 mi into trip
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~23m in
Take the exit toward 49th West Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 222A
Toward 49th West Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Skelly Bypass | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| North Elm Place | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 61st Street South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Skelly Drive South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Broadway Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Skelly Bypass
— 8.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Oakhurst, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
63 ft
·
6 sec
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North Main Street
2
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi
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1 min
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West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Elm Place
1.3 mi
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2 min
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North Elm Place
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
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26 sec
Toward OK 51 West
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto OK 51
0.9 mi
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1 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on OK 51
380 ft
·
5 sec
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Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
7
Continue on OK 51
5.2 mi
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5 min
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Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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33 sec
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
Use the sharp right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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37 sec
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight lane.
10
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
7.9 mi
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9 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 222A
Toward 49th West Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto South 49th Avenue West
312 ft
·
14 sec
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South 49th Avenue West
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto West Skelly Drive South
0.4 mi
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49 sec
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West Skelly Drive South
Use the left lane.
15
Turn slight right onto West 61st Street South
0.6 mi
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1 min
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West 61st Street South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
West 61st Street South
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 9.4 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.7 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 18.7 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.4 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakhurst, 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 18.7 miles and 26m.
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 Skelly Bypass for about 8.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.4 mi from Broken Arrow, OK · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 18.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.4 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oakhurst, OK
The final approach into Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst, 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
$2.92 one way
$5.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Oakhurst, OK
Late night in Oakhurst on Wednesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
S 15 mph
75% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:13PM CDT until April 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 7:01PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
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
13 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
26m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Oakhurst, OK covers 18.7 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Skelly Bypass, Broken Arrow Expressway, North Elm Place. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 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 $2.92 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 12 significant decision points across 18.7 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 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Broken Arrow, OK to Oakhurst, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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