Origin
Drumright, OK
Evening in Drumright on Wednesday
Local time
7:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Drumright, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
49.5 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Drumright, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
This 49.5-mile drive from Drumright to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour. Primarily utilizing OK 33 and the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, this route offers a highway-focused experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an economical choice for a single-day excursion, fitting perfectly within the Great Plains region. You'll find this drive to be efficient and direct, making it ideal for a quick journey without the need for an overnight stay. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
24.7 miles from Drumright, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect an 88% highway share on this route, indicating a dominant focus on faster-paced driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22 miles along OK 33, offering a good period of consistent travel. While the Creek Turnpike and Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike provide a smooth, high-speed experience, the initial and final segments on OK 33 might offer a slightly different road feel. Overall, this drive is characterized by its efficiency and the prevalence of well-maintained, high-speed roads, allowing for steady progress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 22 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 33 and Creek Turnpike. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 23.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles (US 64; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
23.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Turn left toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
29.8 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
43.3 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
45.1 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
6
48.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
South Elm Place
Turn left onto South Elm Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Drumright, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Joplin and 81St Street South.
Joplin
29.8 mi in
|
~34m
|
via OK 364
81St Street South
45.1 mi in
|
~52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 33 | 22 mi | 25m |
| Creek Turnpike | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 6.3 mi | 5m |
| West Houston Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| East Broadway Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Elm Place | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Broadway Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 33
— 22 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Drumright, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on OK 33
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on OK 33
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 33
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on OK 33
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 33
14 mi
·
16 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 44
6.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
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.
9
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.
10
Continue on US 64; US 169
453 ft
·
6 sec
·
Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward East 81st Street South
Use the sharp right lane.
12
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn left onto North Main Street
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1-hour duration and 49.5-mile length, this trip offers significant flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps after a late breakfast in Drumright. Fuel costs are minimal at an estimated $8, so you likely won't need to worry about refueling. The longest stretch without a major change in direction is 22 miles on OK 33, so plan your quick stretch breaks accordingly. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider a brief pause in a town along OK 33 if you need a restroom break before reaching the turnpikes.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 24.7 miles from Drumright, OK, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22 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 11 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.7 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broken Arrow, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Drumright, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Drumright, OK
This is one driving day of about 49.5 miles and 1h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Drumright, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on OK 33 for about 22 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Drumright, OK · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Drumright, 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
$7.74 one way
$15.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.50 | $16.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.53 | $19.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Broken Arrow, OK
Evening in Broken Arrow on Wednesday
Local time
7:24 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
17 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 1m 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 Drumright, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 49.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m 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 24.7 miles from Drumright, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.74 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 49.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 23.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles (US 64; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Drumright, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Joplin and 81St Street South.
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