Origin
Hennessey, OK
Evening in Hennessey on Wednesday
Local time
6:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hennessey, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
132.2 mi
213 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This 132.2-mile journey from Hennessey to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, is a manageable day trip, estimated to take around 2 hours and 34 minutes. You'll primarily travel on the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, Cimarron Turnpike, and Sand Springs Expressway. With a projected fuel cost of $21, this drive offers a straightforward experience across the Great Plains region of Oklahoma. It’s a route that allows for flexibility, as it can easily be completed in a single day without the need for an overnight stop.
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
66.1 miles from Hennessey, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 56% of your travel on highways. The majority of your time will be spent on the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 35 miles. While much of the drive is on established roadways, the profile suggests a blend of faster highway segments and potentially some more local road sections as you approach your destination. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 35 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near OK 51 / East Jack Choate Avenue.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 132.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (OK 51 / East Jack Choate Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.5 miles (CR N3300 / South Country Club Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 116.5 miles (US 64; OK 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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OK 51 / East Jack Choate Avenue
Turn right onto OK 51 / East Jack Choate Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
44.5 mi into trip
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~53m in
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CR N3300 / South Country Club Road
Turn left onto CR N3300 / South Country Club Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
116.5 mi into trip
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~2h 12m in
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US 64; OK 51
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 7...
8
117.3 mi into trip
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~2h 13m in
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US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 4B
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Bro...
8
118.5 mi into trip
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~2h 15m in
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US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hennessey, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee, Oklahoma City and Bartlesville.
Okmulgee
116.5 mi in
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~2h 12m
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via US 64; OK 51
Oklahoma City
116.5 mi in
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~2h 12m
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via US 64; OK 51
Bartlesville
117.6 mi in
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~2h 14m
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via US 64; US 75; OK 51
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 35 mi | 41m |
| Cimarron Turnpike | 31.4 mi | 29m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 11.8 mi | 14m |
| Keystone Expressway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Cimarron Turnpike Spur | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| Angie Debo Memorial Highway | 5 mi | 5m |
| South Country Club Road | 5 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
— 35 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hennessey, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on US 81
91 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on US 81
372 ft
·
12 sec
·
Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
3
Continue on US 81
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn right onto OK 51
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jack Choate Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 51
12 mi
·
14 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 51; CR 62
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Angie Debo Memorial Highway
7
Continue on OK 51; CR 62
23 mi
·
26 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on OK 51
3.5 mi
·
4 min
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West 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto CR N3300
5.0 mi
·
8 min
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South Country Club Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto CR E0570
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
McMurtry Road
11
Turn left onto US 177
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Washington Street
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Toward OK 312 East: Tulsa
13
Continue on OK 312
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
14
Merge onto US 412
31 mi
·
29 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 412
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 64; US 412
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 64; OK 51
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City
Use the right lane.
20
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
21
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Inner Dispersal Loop
Exit 4B
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on US 64; US 75; OK 51
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Bartlesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on OK 51
379 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
25
Continue on OK 51
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Elm Place
Use the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork
178 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Rose District
28
Turn straight onto North Elm Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Elm Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto West College Street North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West College Street North
30
Turn right onto North Main Street
305 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
31
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 34-minute duration, starting your drive from Hennessey in the morning is ideal, allowing you to reach Broken Arrow with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short distance, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you navigate the 35-mile stretch on the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent. The total fuel cost is estimated at $21, so plan accordingly before you set off.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.1 miles from Hennessey, OK, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35 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 29 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.1 miles or 1h 21m 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 3m
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 Hennessey, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Hennessey, OK
This is one driving day of about 132.2 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Hennessey, 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.
The longest stretch is on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway for about 35 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.1 mi from Hennessey, OK · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.1 miles from Hennessey, 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
$20.67 one way
$41.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.69 | $45.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.44 | $50.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.19 | $58.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.94
Cimarron Turnpike
(38.8 mi)
$1.94
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
$21
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.88 | $6.35 |
| Efficient EV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.57 | $5.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.51 | $8.46 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Broken Arrow, OK
Evening in Broken Arrow on Wednesday
Local time
6:56 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
21 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
2h 34m 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 Hennessey, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 132.2 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, Cimarron Turnpike, Sand Springs Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.1 miles from Hennessey, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.67 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.
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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 132.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (OK 51 / East Jack Choate Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.5 miles (CR N3300 / South Country Club Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 116.5 miles (US 64; OK 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hennessey, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee, Oklahoma City and Bartlesville.
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