Origin
Forest Park, OK
Afternoon in Forest Park on Wednesday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest Park, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
109.6 mi
176 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest Park, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Forest Park, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 109.6 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 44, Creek Turnpike, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.4 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.13 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54.8 miles from Forest Park, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 109.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and Creek Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.4 miles on I 44.
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.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Creek Turnpike. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near I 44.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 109.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 7.6 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 90 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 103.5 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 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
7.6 mi into trip
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~10m in
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I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
90 mi into trip
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~1h 32m 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
103.5 mi into trip
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~1h 48m 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
105.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m 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
108.8 mi into trip
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~1h 57m in
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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.
On the drive from Forest Park, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.
Joplin
90 mi in
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~1h 32m
|
via OK 364
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 82.4 mi | 1h 22m |
| Creek Turnpike | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| West Houston Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 36th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Elm Place | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 82.4 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on Schroeder Avenue
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Schroeder Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Northeast 36th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 36th Street
3
Turn right onto North Bryant Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Bryant Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
5
Merge onto I 35
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 35
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, I 44 East, OK 66 East
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit onto I 44
82 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 44
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the slight right 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
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North Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
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 54.8 miles from Forest Park, OK, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.4 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 24 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.8 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
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 Forest Park, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Forest Park, OK
This is one driving day of about 109.6 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Forest Park, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 82.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.8 mi from Forest Park, OK · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.8 miles from Forest Park, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.4 miles.
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
$17.13 one way
$34.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.81 | $37.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.09 | $42.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.94
Creek Turnpike
(13.5 mi)
$0.94
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
$17
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.51 | $5.26 |
| Efficient EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.34 | $7.01 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Afternoon in Broken Arrow on Wednesday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
19 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 59m 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 Forest Park, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 109.6 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, Creek Turnpike, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.8 miles from Forest Park, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.13 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 109.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 7.6 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 90 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 103.5 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.
On the drive from Forest Park, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.
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