Origin
Owasso, OK
Afternoon in Owasso on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owasso, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Owasso, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or connection between Owasso and Broken Arrow, you will find this 18.1-mile journey to be a straightforward trip. Expect to spend about 25 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your path primarily utilizes the Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, the Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway, and the Broken Arrow Expressway. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is a highly economical route within the Great Plains region. Because both cities are located within the same state and region, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that allows you to easily navigate between 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
9 miles from Owasso, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 18.1-mile trek offers a mixed driving profile, balancing city-adjacent travel with faster highway segments. Approximately 56% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the trip. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along the Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, which spans 7.3 miles of the journey. The experience shifts from local roads to the broader expressway network, keeping the drive efficient and predictable. Overall, the road personality is functional and efficient, designed to move you quickly through the area without unnecessary complexity.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East 76th Street North.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 18.1 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 0.4 miles (East 76th Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East 76th Street North
Turn left onto East 76th Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
12.3 mi into trip
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~16m in
Take the exit toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
6
16.2 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
6
16.5 mi into trip
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~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Rose District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Rose District
Towns Along This Route
Between Owasso, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Muskogee and Rose District.
Muskogee
12.3 mi in
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~16m
Rose District
16.5 mi in
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~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| North Elm Place | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West College Street North | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
— 7.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owasso, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto East 76th Street North
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 76th Street North
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto US 169
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 169
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 169
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
Use the sharp right lane.
9
Merge onto OK 51
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on OK 51
379 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
11
Continue on OK 51
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Elm Place
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
178 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Rose District
14
Turn straight onto North Elm Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Elm Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto West College Street North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West College Street North
16
Turn right onto North Main Street
305 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a short, 25-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since the entire route is only 18.1 miles, you won't need to worry about planning formal rest stops or meal breaks along the way. Keep in mind that with a $3 fuel cost, you can easily top off your tank before leaving Owasso to ensure you reach Broken Arrow without any mid-drive interruptions. Since you are navigating through three distinct expressways, stay alert for signage changes when transitioning between the Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway and the Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway. Enjoy the ease of this quick transit, which allows you to complete your travel in a single, stress-free session.
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 9 miles from Owasso, OK, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.3 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 18.1 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
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 Owasso, 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 Owasso, OK
This is one driving day of about 18.1 miles and 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Owasso, 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 Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway for about 7.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9 mi from Owasso, OK · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 18.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9 miles from Owasso, 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
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Afternoon in Broken Arrow on Sunday
Local time
2:44 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
25m 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 Owasso, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 18.1 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway, Broken Arrow Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 miles from Owasso, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.75 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 is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 18.1 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 0.4 miles (East 76th Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Owasso, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Muskogee and Rose District.
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