Origin
Morris, OK
Morning in Morris on Friday
Local time
6:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morris, 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
1h 3m
Distance
48 mi
77 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morris, OK
Lukas Kosc
Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
Morris, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is 48 miles and takes about 1h 3m via Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway and Creek Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip that stays within the familiar Great Plains region of Oklahoma. Expect a drive that features more turns than open highway, making it a relaxed local journey rather than a high-speed dash. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a short hop between towns with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 48 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 27% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time navigating local roads, interspersed with stretches on the Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway and the Creek Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 13.8 miles on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway. Be prepared for frequent adjustments to your steering and speed as you transition between different road types.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 62 / West Ozark Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (US 62 / West Ozark Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (US 75 / North Wood Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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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US 62 / West Ozark Street
Turn left onto US 62 / West Ozark Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
7.7 mi into trip
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~10m in
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US 75 / North Wood Drive
Turn right onto US 75 / North Wood Drive toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
6
33.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward OK 364 Toll East: Creek Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward OK 364 Toll East: Creek Turnpike
8
41.8 mi into trip
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~52m 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
43.5 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Morris, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward 81St Street South along the way.
81St Street South
43.5 mi in
|
~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| Okmulgee Beeline | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| Creek Turnpike | 8 mi | 9m |
| University Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| West Houston Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| US 62 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| North Wood Drive | 2 mi | 2m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
— 13.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morris, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on OK 52
19 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Hughes Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 62
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Ozark Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on US 62
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto OK 56 Loop
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
University Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto US 75
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Wood Drive
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 75
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 75
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
8
Continue on US 75
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward OK 364 Toll East: Creek Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto OK 364
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Continue on US 64; US 169
453 ft
·
6 sec
·
Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward East 81st Street South
Use the sharp right lane.
14
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn left onto North Main Street
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24 mi from Morris, OK · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Morris, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.50 one way
$15.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.24 | $18.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.56
Creek Turnpike
(8 mi)
$0.56
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
6:08 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
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 3m 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 Morris, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 48 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway, Okmulgee Beeline, Creek Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24 miles from Morris, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.50 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 48 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (US 62 / West Ozark Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (US 75 / North Wood Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Morris, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward 81St Street South along the way.
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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