Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Evening in Broken Arrow on Friday
Local time
6:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Locust Grove, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
44 mi
71 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Locust Grove, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Locust Grove, OK covers 44 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, Creek Turnpike, Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.7 miles on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 44 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 56m highway drive covering 44 miles, with most of the trip on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway and Creek Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.7 miles on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway and Creek Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near East Kenosha Street North.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 44 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (East Kenosha Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Kenosha Street North
At end of road, turn right onto East Kenosha Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Merge onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward Joplin
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Joplin
8
11.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 412 East: Chouteau, Siloam Springs
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 33A
Toward US 412 East: Chouteau, Siloam Springs
7
11.5 mi into trip
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~16m in
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US 412 / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Merge onto US 412 / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway toward US 412 East: Choteau, Siloam Springs
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 412 East: Choteau, Siloam Springs
8
37.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 412 Alternate / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 Alternate / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway toward US 412 Alternate East: Locust Grove, Siloam Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 412 Alternate East: Locust Grove, Sil...
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 Locust Grove, OK, road signs point toward Joplin and Siloam Springs.
Joplin
4 mi in
|
~8m
|
via OK 364
Siloam Springs
11.1 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway | 26.7 mi | 31m |
| Creek Turnpike | 6.6 mi | 6m |
| Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| East Kenosha Street North | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Wyandotte Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Harold Andrews Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
— 26.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Locust Grove, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
At end of road, turn right onto East Kenosha Street North
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East Kenosha Street North
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward OK 351 East: Joplin
4
Merge onto OK 364
6.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Toward Joplin
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on OK 364
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
Toward Joplin
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 33A
Toward US 412 East: Chouteau, Siloam Springs
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 412
26 mi
·
31 min
·
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Toward US 412 East: Choteau, Siloam Springs
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 Alternate
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Toward US 412 Alternate East: Locust Grove, Siloam Springs
Use the slight left lane.
9
Continue on US 412 Alternate
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 412 Alternate
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Wyandotte Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 412 Alternate
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 412 Alternate
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Harold Andrews Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
US 412 Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Broken Arrow, OK · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Locust Grove, OK
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Locust Grove, OK if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.88 one way
$13.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.55 | $15.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.47 | $16.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.49
Creek Turnpike
(6.6 mi)
$0.46
Will Rogers Turnpike
(0.5 mi)
$0.03
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Locust Grove, OK
Evening in Locust Grove on Friday
Local time
6:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
15 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
56m 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 Locust Grove, OK covers 44 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, Creek Turnpike, Dan P. Holmes 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 22 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 $6.88 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 8 decision points packed into just 44 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (East Kenosha Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 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 Locust Grove, OK, road signs point toward Joplin and Siloam Springs.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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