The drive from Oakland, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 183 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, J. A. Richardson Loop for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.61 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
91.5 miles from Oakland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 183 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 35m drive with frequent turns across 183 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 71.8 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 around 50.5 miles in near US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 183 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 50.5 miles (US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 125.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 163.3 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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50.5 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the ramp onto US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward OK 3 West, US 377 North, OK 99 North: Ada
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward OK 3 West, US 377 North, OK 99 North: Ad...
7
125.1 mi into trip|~2h 30m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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163.3 mi into trip|~3h 8m in|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
176.8 mi into trip|~3h 24m 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
178.5 mi into trip|~3h 26m 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 Oakland, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.
Joplin
163.3 mi in|~3h 8m|via OK 364
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
71.8 mi
1h 23m
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
37.9 mi
37m
J. A. Richardson Loop
36.5 mi
42m
Creek Turnpike
13.5 mi
15m
South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi
5m
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi
3m
West Houston Street
3 mi
5m
South Milt Phillips Avenue
2.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 71.8 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on US 70
0.9 mi·1 min·Wiggs Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the exit onto US 70
0.2 mi·22 sec·US 70
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto US 70; OK 199
0.4 mi·52 sec·North 1st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto East Wolf Street
0.9 mi·2 min·East Wolf Street
5
Turn left onto US 377; OK 99
12 mi·13 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 377; OK 22; OK 99
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 377; OK 99
1.8 mi·2 min·North Kemp Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 377; OK 99
17 mi·19 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 99; US 377
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
16 mi·19 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Take the ramp onto US 377; OK 99
0.2 mi·32 sec·Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward OK 3 West, US 377 North, OK 99 North: AdaUse the straight / left lanes.
12
Merge onto US 377; OK 3; OK 99
37 mi·42 min·J. A. Richardson Loop
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
2.9 mi·3 min·South Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on OK 99; US 377
14 mi·16 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi·3 min·Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi·14 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on OK 99; US 377
4.4 mi·5 min·South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
314 ft·7 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·23 sec·this road
20
Turn slight right
510 ft·13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
21
Merge onto I 44
38 mi·37 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the exit onto OK 364
13 mi·15 min·Creek Turnpike
Exit 218BToward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, JoplinUse the slight right lane.
23
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: TulsaUse the slight left lane.
24
Continue on US 64; US 169
453 ft·6 sec·Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward East 81st Street SouthUse the sharp right lane.
26
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi·44 sec·East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi·5 min·West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi·50 sec·South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
30
Turn left onto North Main Street
63 ft·2 sec·North Main Street
31
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.5 miles from Oakland, OK, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.8 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 40 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.5 miles or 1h 52m 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 55m
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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, OK
This is one driving day of about 183 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Oakland, 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.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 71.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.5 mi from Oakland, OK
· 1h 52m into the drive
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.61 one way
$57.22 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$31.41
$62.83
premium
$4.89
$35.22
$70.43
diesel
$5.61
$40.40
$80.81
Estimated Tolls: $2.83
Turner Turnpike
(37.9 mi)$1.89
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
$29
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.9
0
$19.22
$8.78
Efficient EV
45.8
0
$16.01
$7.32
EV Truck/SUV
73.2
0
$25.62
$11.71
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Oakland, OK
Night
in Oakland on Friday
Local time
11:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Broken Arrow, OK
Night
in Broken Arrow on Friday
Local time
11:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
14 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
3h 35m 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 Oakland, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 183 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, J. A. Richardson Loop. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.5 miles from Oakland, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 183 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 50.5 miles (US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 125.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 163.3 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Oakland, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
