Origin
Pawnee, OK
Afternoon in Pawnee on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pawnee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
70.9 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
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6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pawnee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 70.9 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cimarron Turnpike, Sand Springs Expressway, Broken Arrow Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.77 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
35.4 miles from Pawnee, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 70.9 miles, with most of the trip on Cimarron Turnpike and Sand Springs Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 22 miles on Cimarron Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cimarron Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 22 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and Sand Springs Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 55.2 miles in near US 64; OK 51.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 70.9 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 55.2 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 56 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; at 57.3 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
55.2 mi into trip
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~58m 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
56 mi into trip
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~1h 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
57.3 mi into trip
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~1h 1m 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
69 mi into trip
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~1h 16m 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
69.3 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Rose District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Rose District
Towns Along This Route
Between Pawnee, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee, Oklahoma City and Bartlesville.
Okmulgee
55.2 mi in
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~58m
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via US 64; OK 51
Oklahoma City
55.2 mi in
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~58m
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via US 64; OK 51
Bartlesville
56.3 mi in
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~1h
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via US 64; US 75; OK 51
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Turnpike | 22 mi | 20m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 11.8 mi | 14m |
| Keystone Expressway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| OK 18 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| US 64 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Jerald Warden Memorial Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Elm Place | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 22 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawnee, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on 6th Street
44 ft
·
3 sec
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6th Street
2
Turn right onto US 64
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Harrison Street
3
Turn right onto US 64; OK 18
108 ft
·
2 sec
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4th Street
4
Turn slight left onto US 64; OK 18
2.0 mi
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2 min
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US 64; OK 18
5
Turn slight right onto OK 18
6.4 mi
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7 min
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OK 18
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 412 East: Tulsa
7
Merge onto US 412
22 mi
·
20 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 412
5.0 mi
·
5 min
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Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
·
3 min
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Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 64; US 412
14 mi
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16 min
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Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.2 mi
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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.
13
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
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Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
14
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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Inner Dispersal Loop
Exit 4B
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 64; US 75; OK 51
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Broken Arrow Expressway
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Bartlesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
Continue on OK 51
379 ft
·
5 sec
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Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
18
Continue on OK 51
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
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Disabled American Veterans Highway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Elm Place
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
178 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Rose District
21
Turn straight onto North Elm Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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North Elm Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto West College Street North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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West College Street North
23
Turn right onto North Main Street
305 ft
·
10 sec
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North Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
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 35.4 miles from Pawnee, OK, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22 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 70.9 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.4 miles or 36m 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 Pawnee, 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 Pawnee, OK
This is one driving day of about 70.9 miles and 1h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pawnee, 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 Cimarron Turnpike for about 22 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.4 mi from Pawnee, OK · 36m 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.
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
$10.77 one way
$21.54 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.87 | $23.74 |
| premium | $4.80 | $13.38 | $26.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.75 | $31.50 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.10
Cimarron Turnpike
(22 mi)
$1.10
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
$11
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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.
Destination
Broken Arrow, OK
Afternoon in Broken Arrow on Sunday
Local time
4:05 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
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 20m 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 Pawnee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 70.9 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, Sand Springs Expressway, Broken Arrow Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.4 miles from Pawnee, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.77 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 14 significant decision points across 70.9 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 55.2 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 56 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; at 57.3 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pawnee, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee, Oklahoma City and Bartlesville.
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