Origin
Meeker, OK
Afternoon in Meeker on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meeker, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
86.3 mi
139 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
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6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meeker, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Meeker, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 86.3 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Creek Turnpike, OK 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.7 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.11 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
43.2 miles from Meeker, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 38m highway drive covering 86.3 miles, with most of the trip on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Creek Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.7 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 50.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Creek Turnpike. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 15.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 66.7 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.2 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 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
15.7 mi into trip
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~21m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
66.7 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Take the exit onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 218B
Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
8
80.2 mi into trip
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~1h 27m 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
81.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m 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
85.5 mi into trip
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~1h 36m 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
Between Meeker, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Joplin and 81St Street South.
Joplin
66.7 mi in
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~1h 11m
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via OK 364
81St Street South
81.9 mi in
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~1h 29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 50.7 mi | 49m |
| Creek Turnpike | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| OK 18 | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| West Houston Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| North Dawson Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| National Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Price Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 50.7 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meeker, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on North Fowler Street
67 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Fowler Street
2
Turn left onto US 62
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto OK 18
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Dawson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on OK 18
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 18
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on OK 18
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 18
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 18
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
OK 18
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 66
216 ft
·
7 sec
·
West 15th Street South
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto National Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
National Drive
9
Turn right onto Park Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Park Road
10
Continue on West 6th Street
358 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 6th Street
11
Turn left onto South Blaine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Blaine Avenue
12
Turn left onto OK 18
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Price Avenue
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Merge onto I 44
51 mi
·
49 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit onto OK 364
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Exit 218B
Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64; US 169
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Toward US 64 West, US 169 North: Tulsa
Use the slight left lane.
17
Continue on US 64; US 169
453 ft
·
6 sec
·
Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward East 81st Street South
Use the sharp right lane.
19
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn left onto North Main Street
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
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 43.2 miles from Meeker, OK, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.7 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.2 miles or 48m 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 19m
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 Meeker, 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 Meeker, OK
This is one driving day of about 86.3 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Meeker, 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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 50.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.2 mi from Meeker, OK · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.2 miles from Meeker, 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
$13.11 one way
$26.22 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.45 | $28.90 |
| premium | $4.80 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.17 | $38.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.47
Turner Turnpike
(50.7 mi)
$2.53
Creek Turnpike
(13.5 mi)
$0.94
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
$13
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
| Efficient EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.55 | $3.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.08 | $5.52 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Afternoon in Broken Arrow on Sunday
Local time
4:06 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 38m 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 Meeker, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 86.3 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Creek Turnpike, OK 18. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.2 miles from Meeker, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.11 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 86.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 15.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 66.7 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.2 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.
Between Meeker, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Joplin and 81St Street South.
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