The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Antlers, OK covers 146.5 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 62, Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway, Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.1 miles on US 62.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.90 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.3 miles from Broken Arrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 146.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 49m highway drive covering 146.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 62 and Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 89.1 miles on US 62.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 62 is the longest continuous segment at about 89.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 146.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 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 17 key points
These 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
144.2 mi into trip|~2h 45m in
Take the exit toward OK 3, OK 7: Antlers, Atoka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 16
Toward OK 3, OK 7: Antlers, Atoka
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 Antlers, OK, road signs point toward Glenpool and Okmulgee.
Glenpool
14 mi in|~20m
Okmulgee
14.2 mi in|~21m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 62
89.1 mi
1h 29m
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi
16m
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.7 mi
12m
Okmulgee Beeline
9.3 mi
12m
Creek Turnpike
8 mi
9m
North Wood Drive
5.1 mi
9m
West Washington Street
3 mi
5m
OK 3
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 89.1 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Antlers, 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 EastUse 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 CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward US 75: Tulsa, GlenpoolUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 75 South: Glenpool, OkmulgeeUse the left lane.
11
Merge onto US 75
9.3 mi·12 min·Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 South: OkmulgeeUse the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 75
14 mi·16 min·Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 South: OkmulgeeUse the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 75
0.5 mi·35 sec·Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 75 South: OkmulgeeUse the straight / sharp right lanes.
14
Continue on US 75
5.1 mi·9 min·North Wood Drive
Toward US 75 South: OkmulgeeUse the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 62; US 75
10 mi·12 min·Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 62 West, US 75 South: HenryettaUse the straight / uturn / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 62; US 75
1.3 mi·2 min·W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway
Toward US 62 West, US 75 South: HenryettaUse the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 62; US 75
89 mi·1 hr 29 min·US 62; US 75
Toward US 62 West, US 75 South: HenryettaUse the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 16Toward OK 3, OK 7: Antlers, Atoka
19
Turn right onto OK 3
2.1 mi·3 min·OK 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
US 271; OK 3
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.3 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.1 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 32 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.3 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Antlers, 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 146.5 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 US 62 for about 89.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.3 mi from Broken Arrow, OK
· 1h 34m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.90 one way
$45.81 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.15
$50.29
premium
$4.89
$28.19
$56.39
diesel
$5.61
$32.35
$64.69
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.9
0
$15.38
$7.03
Efficient EV
36.6
0
$12.82
$5.86
EV Truck/SUV
58.6
0
$20.51
$9.38
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Late night
in Broken Arrow on Friday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Antlers, OK
Late night
in Antlers on Friday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
17 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 49m 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 Antlers, OK covers 146.5 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 62, Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway, Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.3 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 $22.90 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 146.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 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 Antlers, OK, road signs point toward Glenpool and Okmulgee.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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