Origin
Elk City, OK
Afternoon in Elk City on Sunday
Local time
12:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elk City, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
225.6 mi
363 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Photo: Pixabay
Trip Overview
The drive from Elk City, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 225.6 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 3rd Street, J, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.27 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
112.8 miles from Elk City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 29m drive with frequent turns across 225.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 3rd Street 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 3h 29m 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 Elk City, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Great Western Cattle Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cornwell Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Czech Hall Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East 3rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk City, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on the route
98 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East 3rd Street
3
Take the exit straight toward J. Cooper West Memorial Highway
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
J. Cooper West Memorial Highway
4
Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
5
Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail
11 mi
·
10 min
·
Great Western Cattle Trail
6
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
8
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
55 mi
·
54 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
10
Keep slight left
118 ft
·
10 sec
11
Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Czech Hall Road
12
Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest 10th Street
13
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northwest 10th Street
14
Take the ramp left toward I 344 East
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 344 East
15
Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike
24 mi
·
25 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
16
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
82 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
13 mi
·
15 min
·
OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
18
Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
19
Continue on Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
453 ft
·
6 sec
·
Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
20
Take the exit slight right toward East 81st Street South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 81st Street South
21
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East 81st Street South
22
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Houston Street
23
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Elm Place
24
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
25
Turn left onto North Main Street
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
26
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 112.8 miles from Elk City, OK, or about 1h 44m 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 80 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.8 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 51m
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 Elk City, 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 Elk City, OK
This is one driving day of about 225.6 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elk City, 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 112.8 mi from Elk City, OK · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.8 miles from Elk City, 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
$34.27 one way
$68.53 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $37.77 | $75.55 |
| premium | $4.80 | $42.59 | $85.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.12 | $100.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.7 | 0 | $23.69 | $10.83 |
| Efficient EV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.74 | $9.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.2 | 1 | $31.58 | $14.44 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 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
Afternoon in Broken Arrow on Sunday
Local time
12:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
3h 29m 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 Elk City, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 225.6 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 3rd Street, J, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.8 miles from Elk City, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.27 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 straightforward 3h 29m 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 Elk City, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elk City, OK to Broken Arrow, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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