Trip from Jenks, OK to Broken Arrow, OK

Drive Time

20m

Distance

12.5 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Jenks, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 12.5 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Main Street, E, Riverside Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.86 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

6.2 miles from Jenks, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 12.5 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.

East Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
E	Unavailable	Refreshing
Riverside Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
OK 364 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Creek Turnpike	Unavailable	Refreshing
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge	Unavailable	Refreshing
East 81st Street South	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on North 2nd Street

108 ft · 10 sec · North 2nd Street

2

Turn left onto East Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

3

Continue on E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge

0.4 mi · 49 sec · E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge

4

Turn right onto Riverside Parkway

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Riverside Parkway

5

Take the ramp left toward OK 364 East

0.5 mi · 59 sec · OK 364 East

6

Merge slight left onto Creek Turnpike

4.3 mi · 4 min · Creek Turnpike

7

Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

1.7 mi · 1 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

8

Continue on Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge

453 ft · 6 sec · Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge

9

Take the exit slight right toward East 81st Street South

0.3 mi · 37 sec · East 81st Street South

10

Turn left onto East 81st Street South

0.3 mi · 44 sec · East 81st Street South

11

Continue on West Houston Street

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Houston Street

12

Turn left onto South Elm Place

0.4 mi · 53 sec · South Elm Place

13

Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

14

Turn left onto North Main Street

62 ft · 4 sec · North Main Street

15

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 10m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 6.2 miles or 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 17m

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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jenks, OK

This is one driving day of about 12.5 miles and 20m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Denison, TX

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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.2 mi from Jenks, OK

Paris, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denison, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.2 miles from Jenks, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.79	$1.86	$3.73
midgrade	$4.26	$2.10	$4.19
premium	$4.63	$2.28	$4.55
diesel	$5.42	$2.66	$5.33

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Jenks, OK

Late night in Jenks on Saturday

Local time

2:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Broken Arrow, OK

Late night in Broken Arrow on Saturday

Local time

2:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

20m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jenks, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 12.5 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Main Street, E, Riverside Parkway. 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 $1.86 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.