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Trip from Dewey, OK to Broken Arrow, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

58.4 mi

94 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

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

Downtown Dewey, OK, OK

Dewey, OK

cottonbro studio

city in Oklahoma, United States of America

Broken Arrow, OK

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 58.4-mile drive from Dewey, Oklahoma, to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 16 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate on US 75, with portions of Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway and Northeast Washington Boulevard also part of the journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $9, which is quite economical for the distance covered. Both your starting point and destination reside within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout. This route offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Oklahoma communities.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 58.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 51% of your journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.1 miles on US 75, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While much of the drive will be on well-maintained roads, the 'mixed drive' profile suggests you'll transition between faster highway sections and potentially more varied local road conditions. This blend means you'll experience different driving dynamics as you progress toward Broken Arrow, keeping the journey engaging without being overly demanding.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.1 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 41.3 miles in near OK 11.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 41.3 miles (OK 11): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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
41.3 mi into trip | ~53m in | OK 11

Take the exit onto OK 11 toward OK 11 East: Tulsa International Airport

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward OK 11 East: Tulsa International Airport
8
46.5 mi into trip | ~59m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
7
47.8 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward US 169 South

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13B Toward US 169 South
7
52.6 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee

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

Use the sharp right lane. Toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
6
56.5 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward Elm Place

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward Elm Place

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 Dewey, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Muskogee along the way.

Muskogee

52.6 mi in | ~1h 7m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 75 20.1 mi 24m
Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway 12.6 mi 13m
Northeast Washington Boulevard 7 mi 11m
OK 11 5.2 mi 6m
Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway 3.1 mi 3m
Broken Arrow Expressway 2.8 mi 3m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway 1.3 mi 1m
North Elm Place 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 75 — 20.1 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 75

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Osage Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Continue on US 75

0.7 mi · 1 min · Washington Boulevard
3

Continue on US 75

7.0 mi · 11 min · Northeast Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on US 75

13 mi · 13 min · Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on US 75

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 75
Toward US 75 South: Tulsa Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on US 75

18 mi · 22 min · US 75
Toward US 75 South: Tulsa Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto OK 11

5.2 mi · 6 min · OK 11
Toward OK 11 East: Tulsa International Airport Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 244; US 412

0.7 mi · 50 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Exit 13B Toward US 169 South Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto US 169

1.3 mi · 1 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on US 169

3.1 mi · 3 min · Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee Use the sharp right lane.
14

Merge onto OK 51

2.8 mi · 3 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on OK 51

379 ft · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
16

Continue on OK 51

0.8 mi · 57 sec · Disabled American Veterans Highway
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward Elm Place Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork

178 ft · 6 sec
Toward Rose District
19

Turn straight onto North Elm Place

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Elm Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Turn left onto West College Street North

0.4 mi · 1 min · West College Street North
21

Turn right onto North Main Street

305 ft · 10 sec · North Main Street
22

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.2 mi from Dewey, OK · 38m into the drive

human settlement in Osage County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Skiatook, OK

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

Ochelata, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Skiatook, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Dewey, 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

$9.13 one way

$18.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.02 $20.05
premium $4.89 $11.24 $22.48
diesel $5.61 $12.89 $25.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.5 0 $6.13 $2.80
Efficient EV 14.6 0 $5.11 $2.34
EV Truck/SUV 23.4 0 $8.18 $3.74

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Dewey, OK

Afternoon in Dewey on Friday

Local time

2:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Broken Arrow, OK

Afternoon in Broken Arrow on Friday

Local time

2:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Cloudy

S 15 mph 11% chance 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

8 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 16m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Dewey, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 75, Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway, Northeast Washington Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.2 miles from Dewey, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.13 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 58.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 41.3 miles (OK 11): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Dewey, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Muskogee along the way.

How this page is built

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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