Trip from Oklahoma City, OK to Broken Arrow, OK

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

114.4 mi

184 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Oklahoma City to Broken Arrow covers 114.4 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 6 minutes. You will spend the vast majority of your journey on major thoroughfares, including I-44, the Creek Turnpike, and the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. Because the entire route remains within the Great Plains region, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stop. Budgeting approximately $17 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that serves as an efficient way to connect these two Oklahoma hubs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

57.2 miles from Oklahoma City, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive is defined by its high-speed efficiency, with 91% of the trip spent on major highways. You will experience a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 82.4 miles while cruising along I-44. Expect a consistent interstate experience that transitions into the Creek Turnpike as you near your destination. The route offers a steady, predictable pace, making it ideal if you prefer to cover ground quickly rather than navigating technical backroads. Behind the wheel, you can anticipate a focused highway experience that remains steady from start to finish.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Creek Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near North Oklahoma Avenue.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 114.4 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 0.8 miles (North Oklahoma Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Northeast 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (North Walnut Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | North Oklahoma Avenue

Turn left onto North Oklahoma Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | Northeast 10th Street

Turn right onto Northeast 10th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | North Walnut Avenue

Turn left onto North Walnut Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

94.8 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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

108.2 mi into trip | ~1h 55m 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Oklahoma City, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.

Joplin

94.8 mi in | ~1h 39m | via OK 364

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 44	82.4 mi	1h 22m
Creek Turnpike	13.5 mi	15m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway	4.2 mi	4m
Will Rogers Expressway	3.3 mi	4m
Centennial Expressway	3.1 mi	3m
West Houston Street	3 mi	5m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway	1.7 mi	1m
North Robinson Avenue	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 44 — 82.4 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Robinson Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Robinson Avenue

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn right onto Northwest 6th Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Northwest 6th Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on Northeast 6th Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Northeast 6th Street

Turn left onto North Oklahoma Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · North Oklahoma Avenue

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn right onto Northeast 10th Street

478 ft · 17 sec · Northeast 10th Street

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn left onto North Walnut Avenue

494 ft · 9 sec · North Walnut Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Edmond

Merge onto I 235; US 77

3.1 mi · 3 min · Centennial Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 4B Toward I 44 East: Tulsa Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 44; OK 66

3.3 mi · 4 min · Will Rogers Expressway

Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

4.2 mi · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto I 44

82 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 44

Exit 138A Toward I 44 East: Tulsa Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit onto OK 364

13 mi · 15 min · Creek Turnpike

Exit 218B Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin Use the slight right lane.

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.

Continue on US 64; US 169

453 ft · 6 sec · Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward East 81st Street South Use the sharp right lane.

Turn left onto East 81st Street South

0.3 mi · 44 sec · East 81st Street South

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on West Houston Street

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Houston Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto South Elm Place

0.4 mi · 50 sec · South Elm Place

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto North Main Street

63 ft · 2 sec · North Main Street

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a manageable two-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. You won't need to plan for formal stops, as the duration is short enough to drive straight through, but it is always wise to ensure your tank is ready for the 114.4-mile trek before you leave. Given the heavy reliance on I-44, keep an eye on traffic reports to avoid potential delays during peak commuting hours. Use the $17 fuel estimate as a baseline for your travel budget, and enjoy the convenience of a route that keeps you moving efficiently across the state.

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 57.2 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, or about 1h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.4 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 80 miles or 1h 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 57.2 miles or 1h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broken Arrow, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Oklahoma City, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Oklahoma City, OK

This is one driving day of about 114.4 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oklahoma City, OK.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 82.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.2 mi from Oklahoma City, OK · 1h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denison, TX

57 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

Denison, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denison, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.2 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.4 miles.

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

$17.38 one way

$34.75 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$19.16	$38.31
premium	$4.80	$21.60	$43.19
diesel	$5.64	$25.42	$50.83

Estimated Tolls: $0.94

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

$17

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.3	$12.01	$5.49
Efficient EV	28.6	$10.01	$4.58
EV Truck/SUV	45.8	$16.02	$7.32

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Oklahoma City, OK

Afternoon in Oklahoma City on Sunday

Local time

1:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Broken Arrow, OK

Afternoon in Broken Arrow on Sunday

Local time

1:38 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 6m 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 114.4 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 44, Creek Turnpike, World War II Veterans 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 57.2 miles from Oklahoma City, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.38 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.

On the drive from Oklahoma City, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.

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Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Broken Arrow, OK

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Broken Arrow, OK

Same local time

Very similar conditions

2h 6m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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