This 103.1-mile drive from Shawnee to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, will take you about 1 hour and 59 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. You'll spend about 52% of your time on major highways, primarily using the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $16. Traveling within the Great Plains region, the landscape offers a consistent, open feel throughout. This route is straightforward and efficient for getting you from point A to point B without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.6 miles from Shawnee, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 103.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive experience on this 103.1-mile route. While a significant portion, 52%, is on highways, you'll also encounter other types of roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 37.9 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, offering a period of consistent speed. The journey transitions between faster-paced highway driving and potentially more varied local road conditions as you approach your destination. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 37.9 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 18.5 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 103.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.4 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
18.5 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward OK 9, US 377: Prague, Seminole
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 200
Toward OK 9, US 377: Prague, Seminole
7
45.2 mi into trip|~54m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
83.4 mi into trip|~1h 32m 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
8
96.9 mi into trip|~1h 48m 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
7
98.7 mi into trip|~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward East 81st Street South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward East 81st Street South
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shawnee, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Seminole and Joplin.
Seminole
18.5 mi in|~24m
Joplin
83.4 mi in|~1h 32m|via OK 364
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
37.9 mi
37m
Veterans Memorial Highway
18.8 mi
21m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
14.2 mi
14m
Creek Turnpike
13.5 mi
15m
South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi
5m
North Kickapoo Street
3.8 mi
8m
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi
3m
West Houston Street
3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 37.9 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Kickapoo Street
3.8 mi·8 min·North Kickapoo Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto West Interstate Parkway
451 ft·14 sec·West Interstate Parkway
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
5
Merge onto I 40
14 mi·14 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 200Toward OK 9, US 377: Prague, SeminoleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto OK 99; US 377
5.7 mi·6 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi·3 min·Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi·14 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 99; US 377
4.4 mi·5 min·South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
314 ft·7 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·23 sec·this road
13
Turn slight right
510 ft·13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
14
Merge onto I 44
38 mi·37 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit onto OK 364
13 mi·15 min·Creek Turnpike
Exit 218BToward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, JoplinUse the slight right lane.
16
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: TulsaUse the slight left lane.
17
Continue on US 64; US 169
453 ft·6 sec·Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward East 81st Street SouthUse the sharp right lane.
19
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi·44 sec·East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi·5 min·West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi·50 sec·South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn left onto North Main Street
63 ft·2 sec·North Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
With a duration of under two hours, this trip from Shawnee to Broken Arrow offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive by midday, or even head out in the afternoon. Since there are no specific stops recommended and the longest stretch is manageable, you can decide on rest breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, as services might be more spaced out on longer highway segments. The estimated $16 fuel cost should help with budgeting for gas along the way.
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 51.6 miles from Shawnee, OK, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.9 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 23 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.6 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 34m
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 Shawnee, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shawnee, OK
This is one driving day of about 103.1 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Shawnee, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 37.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.6 mi from Shawnee, OK
· 1h 1m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.12 one way
$32.24 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.70
$35.39
premium
$4.89
$19.84
$39.68
diesel
$5.61
$22.76
$45.53
Estimated Tolls: $2.83
Turner Turnpike
(37.9 mi)$1.89
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
$16
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Francis Energy Charging Station
Bristow, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Bristow, OK
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Other: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.9
0
$10.83
$4.95
Efficient EV
25.8
0
$9.02
$4.12
EV Truck/SUV
41.2
0
$14.43
$6.60
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Shawnee, OK
Night
in Shawnee on Thursday
Local time
11:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Broken Arrow, OK
Night
in Broken Arrow on Thursday
Local time
11:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Chandler, OK
52 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 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 59m 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 Shawnee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 103.1 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.6 miles from Shawnee, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.12 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 103.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.4 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Shawnee, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Seminole and Joplin.
