Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
70.9 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
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The drive from Pawnee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 70.9 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Harrison Street, 4th Street, US 412 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.57 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
35.5 miles from Pawnee, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 70.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy — mostly straight driving
The drive from Pawnee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is easy. At 1h 8m 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 Pawnee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 412 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cimarron Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keystone Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jerald Warden Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sand Springs Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 244 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Pawnee, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
Start on 6th Street
Turn right onto Harrison Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Turn slight left
Turn slight right
Take the ramp left toward US 412 East: Tulsa
Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
Continue on Keystone Expressway
Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Continue on Keystone Expressway
Continue on Sand Springs Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Take the exit slight left toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
Take the exit slight right toward Elm Place
Keep slight right to continue on Rose District
Turn straight onto North Elm Place
Turn left onto West College Street North
Turn right onto North Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 70.9 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.5 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broken Arrow, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pawnee, 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 Pawnee, OK
This is one driving day of about 70.9 miles and 1h 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.5 mi from Pawnee, OK · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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.
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.
Regular Gas
$10.57 one way
$21.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $11.89 | $23.78 |
| premium | $4.63 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $15.12 | $30.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.44 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Pawnee on Saturday
Local time
12:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Broken Arrow on Saturday
Local time
12:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Tulsa, OK
35 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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