Origin
Cushing, OK
Evening in Cushing on Thursday
Local time
6:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cushing, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cushing, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cushing, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OK 33, Creek Turnpike, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.9 miles on OK 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m 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 1h 15m highway drive covering 58.9 miles, with most of the trip on OK 33 and Creek Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.9 miles on OK 33.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 33 and Creek Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Hough Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.9 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (North Hough Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 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 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Hough Avenue
Turn left onto North Hough Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
32.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Turn left toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
39.2 mi into trip
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~48m in
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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
52.7 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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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
54.4 mi into trip
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~1h 6m 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.
Between Cushing, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Joplin and 81St Street South.
Joplin
39.2 mi in
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~48m
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via OK 364
81St Street South
54.4 mi in
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~1h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 33 | 23.9 mi | 27m |
| Creek Turnpike | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 6.3 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| West Houston Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| West Broadway Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| East North Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 33
— 23.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cushing, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on OK 33; CR EW71
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto North Hough Avenue
211 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Hough Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn right onto East North Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
East North Street
4
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Main Street
5
Continue on East North Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
East North Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 33; CR EW71
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 33; CR EW71
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on OK 33; OK 99
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on OK 33
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 33
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on OK 33
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 33
14 mi
·
16 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 44
6.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
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.
16
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.
17
Continue on US 64; US 169
453 ft
·
6 sec
·
Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward East 81st Street South
Use the sharp right lane.
19
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn left onto North Main Street
63 ft
·
2 sec
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North Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.4 mi from Cushing, OK · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Cushing, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.21 one way
$18.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.33 | $22.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.25
Creek Turnpike
(13.5 mi)
$0.94
Turner Turnpike
(6.3 mi)
$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Broken Arrow, OK
Evening in Broken Arrow on Thursday
Local time
6:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
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
1h 15m 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 Cushing, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 33, Creek Turnpike, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 miles from Cushing, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.21 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 58.9 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (North Hough Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cushing, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Joplin and 81St Street South.
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