Origin
Ninnekah, OK
Evening in Ninnekah on Sunday
Local time
5:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ninnekah, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
166.2 mi
268 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
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6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ninnekah, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 166.2 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dell Street, Highway 81, Highway 277 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.24 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.1 miles from Ninnekah, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 166.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dell Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ninnekah, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is easy. At 2h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ninnekah, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 81 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 277 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 44 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harry E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Will Rogers Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OK 364 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Dell Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ninnekah, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on Maple Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Maple Street
2
Turn left onto Dell Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dell Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Old US Highway 81
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old US Highway 81
4
Turn slight left onto West Highway 277
341 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Highway 277
5
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
2 min
6
Turn right
5.0 mi
·
6 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 44 East: Oklahoma City
8
Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26 mi
·
24 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
9
Continue on Will Rogers Expressway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
11
Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
82 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 44 East: Tulsa
13
Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
13 mi
·
15 min
·
OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
14
Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
15
Continue on Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
453 ft
·
6 sec
·
Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
16
Take the exit slight right toward East 81st Street South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 81st Street South
17
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East 81st Street South
18
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Houston Street
19
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Elm Place
20
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
21
Turn left onto North Main Street
62 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.1 miles from Ninnekah, OK, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.1 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
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 Ninnekah, 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 Ninnekah, OK
This is one driving day of about 166.2 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ninnekah, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.1 mi from Ninnekah, OK · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 83.1 miles from Ninnekah, 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
$25.24 one way
$50.49 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $27.83 | $55.66 |
| premium | $4.80 | $31.38 | $62.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.92 | $73.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.45 | $7.98 |
| Efficient EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.54 | $6.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.27 | $10.64 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Evening in Broken Arrow on Sunday
Local time
5:22 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 40m 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 Ninnekah, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 166.2 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dell Street, Highway 81, Highway 277. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.1 miles from Ninnekah, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.24 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Ninnekah, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is easy. At 2h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ninnekah, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ninnekah, OK to Broken Arrow, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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