Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Shawnee, OK

Drive Time

Distance

102.7 mi

165 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Broken Arrow to Shawnee, you are looking at a straightforward 102.7-mile trek across the Oklahoma Great Plains. This drive typically takes about 2 hours, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, the Veterans Memorial Highway, and the Creek Turnpike. Budgeting approximately $16 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Because both cities are located within the Great Plains, the terrain remains consistent throughout, offering a predictable and efficient transit experience for those heading across the state.

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

51.3 miles from Broken Arrow, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip features a mixed drive profile, balancing fast-paced highway segments with shorter local transitions. About 50% of your time will be spent on major highways, allowing you to maintain a steady pace for most of the 102.7-mile distance. You can expect a consistent flow behind the wheel, punctuated by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 37.8 miles while cruising on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The route is designed for utility and speed rather than technical maneuvering, providing a clear path that shifts between major turnpikes and connecting arterial roads as you progress toward your destination.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 37.8 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.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 102.7 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 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 18.7 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

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...

18.7 mi into trip | ~25m in | OK 364 / Creek Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City

57.4 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 179 Toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright

97.8 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward OK 18: Shawnee, Meeker

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 186 Toward OK 18: Shawnee, Meeker

Towns Along This Route

Between Broken Arrow, OK and Shawnee, OK, road signs point toward Jenks, Sapulpa, Oklahoma City and Drumright.

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

Drumright

57.4 mi in | ~1h 4m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike	37.8 mi	36m
Veterans Memorial Highway	18.7 mi	21m
Creek Turnpike	13.6 mi	15m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway	13.2 mi	13m
North Harrison Street	3.8 mi	8m
South 8th Avenue	3.3 mi	3m
North Jim Thorpe Boulevard	3.3 mi	3m
West Washington Street	3 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 37.8 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Shawnee, OK.

Start on North Main Street

63 ft · 6 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto South Elm Place

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Elm Place

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto West Washington Street

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Washington Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on East 91st Street South

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 91st Street South

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Toward US 169 South, US 64 East Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 64; US 169

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

Merge onto US 64; US 169; OK 364

13 mi · 14 min · Creek Turnpike

Toward US 64 East, US 169 South, OK 364 West: Bixby, Jenks, Sapulpa, Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto OK 364

0.9 mi · 1 min · Creek Turnpike

Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 44

38 mi · 36 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 179 Toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright Use the right lane.

Turn right onto OK 99; US 377

1.1 mi · 1 min · North 8th Avenue

Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 99; US 377

3.3 mi · 3 min · South 8th Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on OK 99; US 377

13 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on OK 99; US 377

3.3 mi · 3 min · North Jim Thorpe Boulevard

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on OK 99; US 377

5.6 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 40

13 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 186 Toward OK 18: Shawnee, Meeker Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto OK 18

3.8 mi · 8 min · North Harrison Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto East 10th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 10th Street

Turn left onto US 270 Business

0.2 mi · 33 sec · North Beard Street

Turn right onto West Main Street

139 ft · 3 sec · West Main Street

Arrive at destination

West Main Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 2-hour journey, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid potential peak traffic. You will not need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the duration is short enough to drive straight through comfortably. Keep your $16 fuel budget in mind when filling up before you leave Broken Arrow, as this ensures you won't need to hunt for gas stations during the transit. Take advantage of the straightforward nature of this route by checking local traffic reports for the turnpikes before you head out. With no mandatory stops required, you can easily adjust your pace to suit your personal schedule.

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 51.3 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.8 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.3 miles or 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shawnee, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Broken Arrow, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 102.7 miles and 2h.

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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 37.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.3 mi from Broken Arrow, OK · 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denison, TX

51 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

Denison, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denison, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.3 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Shawnee, OK

The final approach into Shawnee, 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 Shawnee, 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

$15.60 one way

$31.20 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$17.20	$34.39
premium	$4.80	$19.39	$38.78
diesel	$5.64	$22.82	$45.63

Estimated Tolls: $2.84

Turner Turnpike (37.8 mi) $1.89

Creek Turnpike (12.7 mi) $0.89

Creek Turnpike (0.9 mi) $0.06

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

$16

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.8	$10.78	$4.93
Efficient EV	25.7	$8.99	$4.11
EV Truck/SUV	41.1	$14.38	$6.57

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Broken Arrow, OK

Afternoon in Broken Arrow on Sunday

Local time

1:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shawnee, OK

Afternoon in Shawnee on Sunday

Local time

1:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

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

2h 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 Shawnee, OK covers 102.7 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, Creek Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 51.3 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 $15.60 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.

Between Broken Arrow, OK and Shawnee, OK, road signs point toward Jenks, Sapulpa, Oklahoma City and Drumright.

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Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Shawnee, OK

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Shawnee, OK

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Broken Arrow, OK

Shawnee, OK

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

2h on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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