Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Late night in Broken Arrow on Saturday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
155.8 mi
251 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Watonga, OK
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The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Watonga, OK covers 155.8 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Broadway Avenue, South Elm Place, West Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.36 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
77.9 miles from Broken Arrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 155.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 3h 15m drive with frequent turns across 155.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Watonga, OK is easy. At 3h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Watonga, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway Avenue | — | — |
| South Elm Place | — | — |
| West Washington Street | — | — |
| East 91st Street South | — | — |
| US 169 South | — | — |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | — | — |
| Creek Turnpike | — | — |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Watonga, OK.
Start on North Main Street
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elm Place
Turn right onto West Washington Street
Continue on East 91st Street South
Turn left onto US 169 South, US 64 East
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Merge slight left onto Creek Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Creek Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright
Keep slight right to continue on OK 33 West: Drumright
Turn right
Continue straight
Turn right onto East North Street
Continue on East Main Street
Continue on East North Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Noble Avenue
Turn right onto East Main Street
Continue on East 116th Street
Continue on Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
Continue on Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
Continue on Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn straight
Continue on East Russworm Drive
Continue on East Russworm Street
Turn right onto South Noble Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 34 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.9 miles or 1h 37m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Watonga, OK than in the middle of the route.
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 155.8 miles and 3h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.9 mi from Broken Arrow, OK · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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.
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 77.9 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Watonga, 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 Watonga, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$24.36 one way
$48.72 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.74 | $53.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.98 | $59.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.40 | $68.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.36 | $7.48 |
| Efficient EV | 39 | 0 | $13.63 | $6.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.81 | $9.97 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Broken Arrow on Saturday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Watonga on Saturday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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