Origin
Jenks, OK
Afternoon in Jenks on Sunday
Local time
3:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jenks, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
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6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jenks, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Jenks and Broken Arrow, this 12.5-mile trip is an efficient way to cross the Great Plains region. You can expect to reach your destination in about 21 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. The route utilizes a combination of the Creek Turnpike, West Houston Street, and the Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway to navigate the area. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, it is a very budget-friendly commute. Whether you are running errands or visiting friends, the simplicity of this short drive offers a stress-free travel experience.
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
6.2 miles from Jenks, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 12.5-mile journey offers a mixed driving profile that blends local streets with faster transit corridors. Approximately 51% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on highways, providing a balance between suburban navigation and open road flow. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Creek Turnpike, covering 4.3 miles of the total distance. Because the route transitions between city streets and expressways, you will notice the pace shifting as you move away from the local grid and onto the major thoroughfares. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes utility over scenic variety.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Creek Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 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 early in the drive near East Main Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 12.5 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: near the start (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 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 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward OK 364 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OK 364 East
8
6.3 mi into trip
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~9m 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
8 mi into trip
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~11m 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
11.7 mi into trip
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~18m in
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South Elm Place
Turn left onto South Elm Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Jenks, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward 81St Street South along the way.
81St Street South
8 mi in
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~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Creek Turnpike | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| West Houston Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Elm Place | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Broadway Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Creek Turnpike
— 4.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenks, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
107 ft
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12 sec
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North 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.6 mi
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1 min
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East Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge
0.4 mi
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49 sec
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E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge
4
Turn right onto Riverside Parkway
0.5 mi
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59 sec
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Riverside Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
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59 sec
Toward OK 364 East
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto OK 364
4.3 mi
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4 min
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Creek Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64; US 169
1.7 mi
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1 min
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Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Toward US 64 West, US 169 North: Tulsa
Use the slight left lane.
8
Continue on US 64; US 169
453 ft
·
6 sec
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Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward East 81st Street South
Use the sharp right lane.
10
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
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West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn left onto North Main Street
63 ft
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2 sec
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North Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Since the total duration is only 21 minutes, you have maximum flexibility in your departure time. You will not need to plan for any stops along the way, as the short 12.5-mile distance allows for a direct trip from start to finish. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, though the $2 estimated cost means you can easily budget for this hop regardless of current pump prices. To make the most of your commute, try to avoid peak traffic hours on the Creek Turnpike to ensure you maintain that quick 21-minute pace. Enjoy the convenience of such a short transit time between these two Oklahoma hubs.
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 6.2 miles from Jenks, OK, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.3 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 12.5 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.2 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
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 Jenks, 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 Jenks, OK
This is one driving day of about 12.5 miles and 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jenks, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Creek Turnpike for about 4.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.2 mi from Jenks, OK · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 12.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.2 miles from Jenks, 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
$1.90 one way
$3.80 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| premium | $4.80 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.78 | $5.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.30
Creek Turnpike
(4.3 mi)
$0.30
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
$2
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:58 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m 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 Jenks, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 12.5 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Creek Turnpike, West Houston Street, Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Jenks, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.90 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 is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 12.5 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: near the start (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 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 Jenks, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward 81St Street South along the way.
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