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Trip from Burns Flat, OK to Broken Arrow, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 53m

Distance

218 mi

351 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 41m ★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Burns Flat, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 218 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, John Kilpatrick Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.08 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

109 miles from Burns Flat, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 218 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Burns Flat, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 218 miles and takes about 3h 53m, 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 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 82 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 218 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 90 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 198.4 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
6.5 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
8
90 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the exit toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road

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 137 Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
8
198.4 mi into trip | ~3h 26m in | OK 364 / Creek Turnpike

Take the exit onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 218B Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
8
211.9 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in | US 64; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway toward US 64 West, US 169 North: Tulsa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 64 West, US 169 North: Tulsa
7
213.6 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in

Take the exit toward East 81st Street South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the sharp right lane. Toward East 81st Street South

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 Burns Flat, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.

Joplin

198.4 mi in | ~3h 26m | via OK 364

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 82 mi 1h 21m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 78.7 mi 1h 20m
John Kilpatrick Turnpike 23.5 mi 25m
Creek Turnpike 13.5 mi 15m
OK 44 6.5 mi 9m
West Houston Street 3 mi 5m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway 2.6 mi 2m
Great Western Cattle Trail 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 82 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burns Flat, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.

1

Start on OK 44

3.2 mi · 5 min · OK 44
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Continue on OK 44

3.2 mi · 3 min · OK 44
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Merge onto I 40

2.0 mi · 2 min · Great Western Cattle Trail
5

Continue on I 40

24 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 40

2.6 mi · 2 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 40

55 mi · 54 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 137 Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

117 ft · 9 sec
10

Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · North Czech Hall Road
11

Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street
12

Continue on Northwest 10th Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Northwest 10th Street
13

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 344 East
14

Merge onto I 344

24 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 44

82 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit onto OK 364

13 mi · 15 min · Creek Turnpike
Exit 218B Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64; US 169

1.7 mi · 1 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Toward US 64 West, US 169 North: Tulsa Use the slight left lane.
18

Continue on US 64; US 169

453 ft · 6 sec · Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward East 81st Street South Use the sharp right lane.
20

Turn left onto East 81st Street South

0.3 mi · 44 sec · East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
21

Continue on West Houston Street

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Turn left onto South Elm Place

0.4 mi · 50 sec · South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
23

Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
24

Turn left onto North Main Street

63 ft · 2 sec · North Main Street
25

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

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 109 miles from Burns Flat, OK, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82 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 48 miles or 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 109 miles or 1h 57m 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 7m

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 Burns Flat, 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 Burns Flat, OK

This is one driving day of about 218 miles and 3h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Burns Flat, 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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 82 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 109 mi from Burns Flat, OK · 1h 57m into the drive

city in Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yukon, OK

109 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

Geary, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nichols Hills, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109 miles from Burns Flat, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Oklahoma City National Memorial

National Memorial

The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $18 near mile 112.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.08 one way

$68.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $37.42 $74.84
premium $4.89 $41.95 $83.90
diesel $5.61 $48.13 $96.26

Estimated Tolls: $6.22

Turner Turnpike (82 mi) $4.10
Kilpatrick Turnpike (23.5 mi) $1.18
Creek Turnpike (13.5 mi) $0.94

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

$34

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 65.4 0 $22.89 $10.46
Efficient EV 54.5 0 $19.08 $8.72
EV Truck/SUV 87.2 1 $30.52 $13.95

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Burns Flat, OK

Evening in Burns Flat on Thursday

Local time

5:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Broken Arrow, OK

Evening in Broken Arrow on Thursday

Local time

5:49 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

1 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

3h 53m 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 Burns Flat, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 218 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, John Kilpatrick Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109 miles from Burns Flat, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.08 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 218 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 90 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 198.4 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Burns Flat, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.

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