Origin
Fairfax, OK
Morning in Fairfax on Thursday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfax, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
82.8 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfax, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairfax, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 82.8 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Major General Clarence L, West 1st Street, West W for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 82.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 82.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Major General Clarence L 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fairfax, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is easy. At 1h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fairfax, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Major General Clarence L | — | — |
| West 1st Street | — | — |
| West W | — | — |
| East 146th Street North | — | — |
| US 75 South | — | — |
| OK 11 East | — | — |
| I 244 East | — | — |
| Martin Luther King | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Major General Clarence L
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway
3
Continue on West 1st Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 1st Street
4
Continue on Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway
5
Continue on West W.C. Rogers Boulevard
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
West W.C. Rogers Boulevard
6
Continue on East 146th Street North
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East 146th Street North
7
Take the ramp right toward US 75 South: Tulsa
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 75 South: Tulsa
8
Merge slight left onto US 75 South: Tulsa
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 75 South: Tulsa
9
Take the exit slight left toward OK 11 East: Tulsa International Airport
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 11 East: Tulsa International Airport
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
11
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 169 South
13
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
14
Continue on Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit right toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
16
Merge slight left onto Broken Arrow Expressway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
17
Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
377 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
18
Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Elm Place
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Place
20
Keep slight right to continue on Rose District
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
Rose District
21
Turn straight onto North Elm Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Elm Place
22
Turn left onto West College Street North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West College Street North
23
Turn right onto North Main Street
305 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Main Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.4 mi from Fairfax, OK · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.4 miles from Fairfax, 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
$12.94 one way
$25.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.21 | $28.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.93 | $31.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.28 | $36.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.59 | $5.30 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Morning in Broken Arrow on Thursday
Local time
10:58 AM
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
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
1h 26m 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 Fairfax, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 82.8 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Major General Clarence L, West 1st Street, West W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.4 miles from Fairfax, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.94 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.
The drive from Fairfax, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is easy. At 1h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fairfax, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairfax, OK to Broken Arrow, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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