Origin
Mounds, OK
Late night in Mounds on Friday
Local time
3:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mounds, 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
39m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mounds, OK
Nuno Magalhães
Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mounds, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 26.6 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Creek Turnpike, Okmulgee Beeline, West Houston Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Creek Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Mounds, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 26.6 miles and takes about 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 8 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 US 75 Alternate / Commercial Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 75 Alternate / Commercial Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (OK 67 / Indiana Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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 75 Alternate / Commercial Avenue
Turn left onto US 75 Alternate / Commercial Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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OK 67 / Indiana Avenue
Turn right onto OK 67 / Indiana Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
8
20.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
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
22.1 mi into trip
|
~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
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 Mounds, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward 81St Street South along the way.
81St Street South
22.1 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Creek Turnpike | 8 mi | 9m |
| Okmulgee Beeline | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| West Houston Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Commercial Avenue | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| US 75 Alternate | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Indiana Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| West 151st Street South | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Creek Turnpike
— 8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mounds, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on 13th Street
116 ft
·
9 sec
·
13th Street
2
Turn left onto US 75 Alternate
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Commercial Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 75 Alternate
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 75 Alternate
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 75 Alternate
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 75 Alternate
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto OK 67
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Indiana Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 67
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 151st Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto US 75
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight lane.
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
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
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Broken Arrow on Friday
Local time
3:41 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
1 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
39m 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 Mounds, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 26.6 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Creek Turnpike, Okmulgee Beeline, West Houston Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Mounds, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.16 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 75 Alternate / Commercial Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (OK 67 / Indiana Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mounds, 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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