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Trip from Hartshorne, OK to Broken Arrow, OK

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

110.2 mi

177 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 47m

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

city in Oklahoma, United States of America

Broken Arrow, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hartshorne, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 110.2 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 270, East Carl Albert Parkway, US 69 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.23 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

55.1 miles from Hartshorne, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 110.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 270 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Hartshorne, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Hartshorne, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 270
East Carl Albert Parkway
US 69 North
North George Nigh Expressway
North 32nd Street
Specialist Joshua M
Tulsa
Muskogee Turnpike

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Highway 270 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

11 mi · 15 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
2

Continue on East US Highway 270

0.9 mi · 1 min · East US Highway 270
3

Continue on East Carl Albert Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Carl Albert Parkway
4

Take the ramp slight right toward US 69 North: McAlester

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 69 North: McAlester
5

Merge slight left onto North George Nigh Expressway

62 mi · 1 hr 9 min · North George Nigh Expressway
6

Continue on North 32nd Street

3.4 mi · 5 min · North 32nd Street
7

Continue on Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge

2.9 mi · 3 min · Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
8

Turn left onto Tulsa

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Tulsa
9

Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

25 mi · 23 min · Muskogee Turnpike
10

Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
11

Take the exit slight right toward Lynn Lane

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Lynn Lane
12

Turn left onto North 9th Street East

0.4 mi · 48 sec · North 9th Street East
13

Turn right onto East Kenosha Street North

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Kenosha Street North
14

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
15

Arrive at your destination

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 55.1 miles from Hartshorne, OK, or about 56m 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 24 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.1 miles or 56m 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 31m

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 Hartshorne, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hartshorne, OK

This is one driving day of about 110.2 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Hartshorne, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.1 mi from Hartshorne, OK · 56m into the drive

town in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Checotah, OK

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.

Popular next leg

Checotah, OK to Broken Arrow, OK

56.6 mi · 1h 6m

Pacing Suggestions

McAlester, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Checotah, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.1 miles from Hartshorne, 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

$17.23 one way

$34.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.92 $37.83
premium $4.89 $21.21 $42.41
diesel $5.61 $24.33 $48.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.1 0 $11.57 $5.29
Efficient EV 27.6 0 $9.64 $4.41
EV Truck/SUV 44.1 0 $15.43 $7.05

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Hartshorne, OK

Evening in Hartshorne on Wednesday

Local time

6:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Broken Arrow, OK

Evening in Broken Arrow on Wednesday

Local time

6:27 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

2 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 52m 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 Hartshorne, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 110.2 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 270, East Carl Albert Parkway, US 69 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.1 miles from Hartshorne, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.23 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 Hartshorne, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Hartshorne, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hartshorne, OK to Broken Arrow, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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