Origin
Buffalo, OK
Night in Buffalo on Wednesday
Local time
9:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buffalo, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 6m
Distance
251.4 mi
405 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
★
6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buffalo, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Buffalo, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 251.4 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Oklahoma Avenue, Southeast 6th Street, Lahoma Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
125.7 miles from Buffalo, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 6m drive with frequent turns across 251.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oklahoma Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buffalo, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Avenue | — | — |
| Southeast 6th Street | — | — |
| Lahoma Road | — | — |
| Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway | — | — |
| West Owen K | — | — |
| Cimarron Turnpike | — | — |
| US 177 | — | — |
| Keystone Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Oklahoma Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on North Hoy Street
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
North Hoy Street
2
Continue straight
15 mi
·
17 min
3
Turn left
5.0 mi
·
6 min
4
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
5
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
3 min
6
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
4 min
8
Turn left onto Oklahoma Avenue
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Oklahoma Avenue
9
Continue on Southeast 6th Street
65 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Southeast 6th Street
10
Continue on Lahoma Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lahoma Road
11
Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
12
Continue on West Owen K. Garriott Road
12 mi
·
18 min
·
West Owen K. Garriott Road
13
Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
15 mi
·
14 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
16
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
17
Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
44 mi
·
41 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
18
Continue on Keystone Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
19
Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
20
Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
21
Continue on Sand Springs Expressway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City
23
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
24
Take the exit slight left toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
25
Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
26
Keep slight right to continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
27
Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
377 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
28
Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
29
Take the exit slight right toward Elm Place
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Place
30
Keep slight right to continue on Rose District
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
Rose District
31
Turn straight onto North Elm Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Elm Place
32
Turn left onto West College Street North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West College Street North
33
Turn right onto North Main Street
305 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Main Street
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 125.7 miles from Buffalo, OK, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
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 55 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.7 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broken Arrow, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, OK
This is one driving day of about 251.4 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Buffalo, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.7 mi from Buffalo, OK · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.7 miles from Buffalo, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Broken Arrow, OK
The final approach into Broken Arrow, 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 Broken Arrow, 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
$39.30 one way
$78.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $43.15 | $86.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $48.38 | $96.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.51 | $111.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.4 | 0 | $26.40 | $12.07 |
| Efficient EV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.00 | $10.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.6 | 1 | $35.20 | $16.09 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Broken Arrow, OK
Night in Broken Arrow on Wednesday
Local time
9:22 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
2 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
4h 6m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Buffalo, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 251.4 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oklahoma Avenue, Southeast 6th Street, Lahoma Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.7 miles from Buffalo, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buffalo, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Buffalo, OK to Broken Arrow, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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