Origin
Pawhuska, OK
Morning in Pawhuska on Monday
Local time
9:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pawhuska, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
68.4 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
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6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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 Pawhuska, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 68.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 10th Street, Lynn Avenue, Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.39 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.2 miles from Pawhuska, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 68.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 10th 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 Pawhuska, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Pawhuska, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lynn Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spruce Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 146th Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East 10th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawhuska, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on Leahy Avenue
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
Leahy Avenue
2
Turn right onto East 10th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 10th Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lynn Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lynn Avenue
4
Keep slight left to continue on Lynn Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lynn Avenue
5
Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Turn left
9.4 mi
·
11 min
7
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Main Street
8
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
5th Street
9
Continue on Spruce Avenue
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Spruce Avenue
10
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
11
Continue straight
9.9 mi
·
13 min
12
Turn left onto East 146th Street North
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East 146th Street North
13
Take the ramp right toward US 75 South: Tulsa
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 75 South: Tulsa
14
Merge slight left onto US 75 South: Tulsa
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 75 South: Tulsa
15
Take the exit slight left toward OK 11 East: Tulsa International Airport
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 11 East: Tulsa International Airport
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
17
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 169 South
19
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
20
Continue on Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
21
Take the exit right toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
22
Merge slight left onto Broken Arrow Expressway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
23
Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
377 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
24
Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward Elm Place
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Place
26
Keep slight right to continue on Rose District
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
Rose District
27
Turn straight onto North Elm Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Elm Place
28
Turn left onto West College Street North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West College Street North
29
Turn right onto North Main Street
305 ft
·
11 sec
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North Main Street
30
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.2 miles from Pawhuska, OK, or about 38m 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 68.4 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.2 miles or 38m 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 5m
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 Pawhuska, 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 Pawhuska, OK
This is one driving day of about 68.4 miles and 1h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pawhuska, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.2 mi from Pawhuska, OK · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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
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
$10.39 one way
$20.78 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.45 | $22.91 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.91 | $25.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.20 | $30.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.58 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Monday
Local time
9:42 AM
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
1h 16m 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 Pawhuska, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 68.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 10th Street, Lynn Avenue, Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.2 miles from Pawhuska, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.39 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.
The drive from Pawhuska, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Pawhuska, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pawhuska, OK to Broken Arrow, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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