Origin
Oilton, OK
Morning in Oilton on Friday
Local time
9:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oilton, 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 7m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oilton, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
Oilton, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is 52.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via the Sand Springs Expressway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward trip across Oklahoma. You'll primarily be on well-established expressways, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. Given its short duration and focus on highway travel, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion without the need for overnight stays.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive with 61% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience stretches of continuous travel, including a notable 14.2-mile segment on the Sand Springs Expressway. The main roads, including the Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway, are designed for efficient transit. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal deviations from the expressway system, making it a predictable and relatively fast trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sand Springs Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sand Springs Expressway and Broken Arrow Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.6 miles in near OK 151.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 22.6 miles (OK 151): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.1 miles (US 64; OK 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.9 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
22.6 mi into trip
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~29m in
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OK 151
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 151 toward US 64 East, US 412 East: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 64 East, US 412 East: Tulsa
7
37.1 mi into trip
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~45m in
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US 64; OK 51
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 7...
8
37.9 mi into trip
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~47m in
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US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 4B
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Bro...
8
39.2 mi into trip
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~48m in
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US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
6
50.9 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward Elm Place
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Elm Place
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oilton, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee, Oklahoma City and Bartlesville.
Okmulgee
37.1 mi in
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~45m
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via US 64; OK 51
Oklahoma City
37.1 mi in
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~45m
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via US 64; OK 51
Bartlesville
38.2 mi in
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~47m
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via US 64; US 75; OK 51
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.2 mi | 15m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 11.8 mi | 14m |
| Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| OK 151 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Mannford Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Elm Place | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Sand Springs Expressway
— 14.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oilton, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
162 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto OK 99
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South A Avenue
3
Continue on OK 99
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
4
Turn right onto OK 51
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 51
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on OK 51
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mannford Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 51
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on OK 51
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Mannford Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn slight right onto OK 151
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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OK 151
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Take the ramp onto OK 151
85 ft
·
2 sec
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OK 151
11
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 151
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
OK 151
Toward US 64 East, US 412 East: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 64; US 412
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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US 64; OK 51
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
15
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Inner Dispersal Loop
Exit 4B
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 64; US 75; OK 51
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Bartlesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on OK 51
379 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
19
Continue on OK 51
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Elm Place
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
178 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Rose District
22
Turn straight onto North Elm Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Elm Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto West College Street North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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West College Street North
24
Turn right onto North Main Street
305 ft
·
10 sec
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North Main Street
25
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Oilton, OK · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Oilton, 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
$8.25 one way
$16.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.06 | $18.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Broken Arrow on Friday
Local time
9:35 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
19 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
1h 7m 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 Oilton, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sand Springs Expressway, Broken Arrow Expressway, Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 miles from Oilton, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.25 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 52.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 22.6 miles (OK 151): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.1 miles (US 64; OK 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.9 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Oilton, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee, Oklahoma City and Bartlesville.
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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