Origin
Stratford, OK
Night in Stratford on Friday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stratford, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
145.1 mi
234 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stratford, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stratford, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 145.1 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Forrest Avenue, East Walnut Street, Wrangler Boulevard West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.68 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.
Midpoint
72.6 miles from Stratford, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 145.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 145.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Forrest Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Stratford, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Stratford, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Forrest Avenue | — | — |
| East Walnut Street | — | — |
| Wrangler Boulevard West | — | — |
| North Milt Phillips Avenue | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Jim Thorpe Boulevard | — | — |
| South 8th Avenue | — | — |
| I 44 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Forrest Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratford, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on East Smith Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Smith Street
2
Turn right onto North Forrest Avenue
11 mi
·
13 min
·
North Forrest Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn left
3.2 mi
·
4 min
4
Continue straight
17 mi
·
19 min
5
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
6
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
7
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
13 mi
·
14 min
·
East Walnut Street
8
Continue on Wrangler Boulevard West
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wrangler Boulevard West
9
Turn left onto North Milt Phillips Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Milt Phillips Avenue
10
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
12
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Continue on South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 8th Avenue
14
Take the exit left
315 ft
·
8 sec
15
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
16
Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Tulsa
509 ft
·
14 sec
·
I 44 East: Tulsa
17
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
38 mi
·
37 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
18
Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
13 mi
·
15 min
·
OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
19
Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
20
Continue on Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
453 ft
·
6 sec
·
Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
21
Take the exit slight right toward East 81st Street South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 81st Street South
22
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East 81st Street South
23
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Houston Street
24
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Elm Place
25
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
26
Turn left onto North Main Street
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
27
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 72.6 miles from Stratford, OK, or about 1h 11m 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 32 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.6 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m
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 Stratford, 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 Stratford, OK
This is one driving day of about 145.1 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Stratford, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.6 mi from Stratford, OK · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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
$22.68 one way
$45.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.91 | $49.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.92 | $55.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.04 | $64.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.24 | $6.96 |
| Efficient EV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.70 | $5.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58 | 0 | $20.31 | $9.29 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Night in Broken Arrow on Friday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
2h 23m 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 Stratford, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 145.1 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Forrest Avenue, East Walnut Street, Wrangler Boulevard West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.6 miles from Stratford, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.68 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 Stratford, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Stratford, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Stratford, OK to Broken Arrow, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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