Origin
Locust Grove, OK
Morning in Locust Grove on Friday
Local time
8:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Locust Grove, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Locust Grove, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Locust Grove, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 45.6 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, Creek Turnpike, Cherokee Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.6 miles on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 45.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 45.6 miles, with most of the trip on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway and Creek Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.6 miles on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway and Creek Turnpike. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near OK 82.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.5 miles (OK 82): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 miles (OK 364 / Will Rogers Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OK 82
Turn right onto OK 82
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
34.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward OK 364 West: Creek Turnpike, Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward OK 364 West: Creek Turnpike, Oklahoma Ci...
7
34.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
OK 364 / Will Rogers Turnpike
Merge onto OK 364 / Will Rogers Turnpike toward OK 364 West: Broken Arrow, Jenks, Sapulpa
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward OK 364 West: Broken Arrow, Jenks, Sapulp...
6
41.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward Kenosha Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Kenosha Street
6
42.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
East Kenosha Street North
Turn right onto East Kenosha Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Locust Grove, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Jenks and Sapulpa.
Oklahoma City
34.2 mi in
|
~39m
Jenks
34.4 mi in
|
~39m
|
via OK 364
Sapulpa
34.4 mi in
|
~39m
|
via OK 364
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway | 26.6 mi | 29m |
| Creek Turnpike | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| Cherokee Turnpike | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| East Kenosha Street North | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| OK 82 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Harold Andrews Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
— 26.6 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust Grove, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on US 412 Alternate
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harold Andrews Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto OK 82
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 82
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 412 West: Tulsa
4
Merge onto US 412
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Cherokee Turnpike
5
Continue on US 412
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward OK 364 West: Creek Turnpike, Oklahoma City
Use the sharp right lane.
7
Merge onto OK 364
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
Toward OK 364 West: Broken Arrow, Jenks, Sapulpa
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on OK 364
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Toward OK 364 West: Broken Arrow, Jenks, Sapulpa
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Toward Kenosha Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto East Kenosha Street North
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Kenosha Street North
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Locust Grove, OK · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Locust Grove, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Broken Arrow, OK
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Broken Arrow, OK if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.13 one way
$14.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.78 | $17.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.93
Creek Turnpike
(6.5 mi)
$0.46
Cherokee Turnpike
(6.1 mi)
$0.43
Will Rogers Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Morning in Broken Arrow on Friday
Local time
8:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live 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
15 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
55m 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 Locust Grove, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 45.6 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, Creek Turnpike, Cherokee Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 miles from Locust Grove, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.13 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 45.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.5 miles (OK 82): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 miles (OK 364 / Will Rogers Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Locust Grove, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Jenks and Sapulpa.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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