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Trip from Muskogee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

44m

Distance

36.7 mi

59 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States

Muskogee, OK

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city in Oklahoma, United States of America

Broken Arrow, OK

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 36.7-mile drive from Muskogee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK will take you about 44 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With 69% of the journey on highways, you'll primarily be on the Muskogee Turnpike. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, which is quite budget-friendly for this short distance. Since both locations are within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, you can expect a consistent landscape. This is a quick and efficient route, ideal for a day excursion without the need for an overnight stay.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive is predominantly highway-focused, with a significant 69% share of your travel time spent on faster roads like the Muskogee Turnpike. You'll encounter one substantial stretch of uninterrupted driving for 25.3 miles on the Muskogee Turnpike, offering a smooth, albeit consistent, journey. The route transitions to local roads like North 32nd Street as you approach your destination, including crossing the Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge. Expect a generally efficient travel experience with minimal winding or challenging sections.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Muskogee Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 25.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and North 32nd Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near US 62; US 69; OK 16 / North 32nd Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 36.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.9 miles (US 62; US 69; OK 16 / North 32nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 62; US 69; OK 16 / North 32nd Street

Turn right onto US 62; US 69; OK 16 / North 32nd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
8.3 mi into trip | ~14m in

Turn left toward Tulsa

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward Tulsa
6
34.9 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward Lynn Lane

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Lynn Lane
6
35.2 mi into trip | ~40m in | North 9th Street East

Turn left onto North 9th Street East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.
6
35.5 mi into trip | ~41m in | East Kenosha Street North

Turn right onto East Kenosha Street North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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 Muskogee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa along the way.

Tulsa

8.3 mi in | ~14m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Muskogee Turnpike 25.3 mi 23m
North 32nd Street 3.4 mi 5m
Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge 2.9 mi 3m
West Okmulgee Avenue 1.9 mi 4m
Disabled American Veterans Highway 1 mi 1m
East Kenosha Street North 0.6 mi 1m
North Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
North 9th Street East 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Muskogee Turnpike — 25.3 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 62 Business; US 64 Business

1.9 mi · 4 min · West Okmulgee Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2

Turn right onto US 62; US 69; OK 16

3.4 mi · 5 min · North 32nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on US 69

2.9 mi · 3 min · Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward Tulsa Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto OK 351

25 mi · 23 min · Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on OK 51

1.0 mi · 1 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward Lynn Lane Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn left onto North 9th Street East

0.4 mi · 47 sec · North 9th Street East
Use the left / right lanes.
9

Turn right onto East Kenosha Street North

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Kenosha Street North
Use the left lane.
10

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
Use the left lane.
11

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.74 one way

$11.48 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.30 $12.60
premium $4.89 $7.06 $14.13
diesel $5.61 $8.10 $16.21

Estimated Tolls: $1.77

Muskogee Turnpike (25.3 mi) $1.77

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$2

Total

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.85 $1.76
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.21 $1.47
EV Truck/SUV 14.7 0 $5.14 $2.35

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Muskogee, OK

Morning in Muskogee on Saturday

Local time

7:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Broken Arrow, OK

Morning in Broken Arrow on Saturday

Local time

7:32 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

17 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

44m 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 Muskogee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 36.7 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Muskogee Turnpike, North 32nd Street, Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.4 miles from Muskogee, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.74 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 36.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.9 miles (US 62; US 69; OK 16 / North 32nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Muskogee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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