Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Night in Broken Arrow on Thursday
Local time
11:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Spiro, OK
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
103 mi
166 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
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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Spiro, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Spiro, OK covers 103 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Muskogee Turnpike, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Kerr Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.3 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.10 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.
Midpoint
51.5 miles from Broken Arrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 103 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Spiro, OK covers 103 miles and takes about 1h 49m, 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 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Muskogee Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 55.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near East Kenosha Street North.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 103 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.6 miles (East Kenosha Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 58.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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.
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Expressway East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Expressway East
6
58.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 56B
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
5
59 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 40 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
79.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
I 40 Business
Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau
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 308
Toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Pot...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Spiro, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Poteau along the way.
Poteau
79.8 mi in
|
~1h 21m
|
via I 40 Business
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Turnpike | 55.3 mi | 53m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 20.7 mi | 21m |
| Kerr Boulevard | 20 mi | 23m |
| West Broadway Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Kenosha Street North | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 55.3 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Spiro, 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
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Kenosha Street North
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Expressway East
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto OK 51
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
5
Continue on OK 351
55 mi
·
53 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
Toward OK 351 East: Muskogee, Fort Smith
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 56B
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
7
Merge onto I 40
21 mi
·
21 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto I 40 Business
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 40 Business
Exit 308
Toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 59
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Kerr Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on OK 9; US 271
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on OK 9; US 271
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway Street
12
Turn left onto North Ash Avenue
51 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Ash Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
North Ash Avenue
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 51.5 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.3 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 23 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.5 miles or 53m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spiro, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Broken Arrow, OK
This is one driving day of about 103 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Broken Arrow, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Muskogee Turnpike for about 55.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.5 mi from Broken Arrow, OK · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.5 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spiro, OK
The final approach into Spiro, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.10 one way
$32.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.68 | $35.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.74 | $45.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.87
Muskogee Turnpike
(55.3 mi)
$3.87
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
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.82 | $4.94 |
| Efficient EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.01 | $4.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.42 | $6.59 |
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.
Destination
Spiro, OK
Night in Spiro on Thursday
Local time
11:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
18 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
1h 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 Spiro, OK covers 103 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Muskogee Turnpike, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Kerr Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.5 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 $16.10 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 103 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.6 miles (East Kenosha Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 58.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Spiro, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Poteau along the way.
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