The drive from Stratford, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 141.3 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 3W for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.9 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.09 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.7 miles from Stratford, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 141.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Stratford, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 141.3 miles and takes about 2h 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 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 11.6 miles in near US 177; OK 59.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 141.3 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 11.6 miles (US 177; OK 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.7 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 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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11.6 mi into trip|~14m in|US 177; OK 59
At end of road, turn left onto US 177; OK 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
83.5 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
121.7 mi into trip|~2h 16m 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
135.2 mi into trip|~2h 32m 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
136.9 mi into trip|~2h 34m 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 Stratford, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Eufaula and Joplin.
Eufaula
45.9 mi in|~55m|via US 270; OK9; OK 3E
Joplin
121.7 mi in|~2h 16m|via OK 364
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
37.9 mi
37m
Veterans Memorial Highway
27.2 mi
30m
OK 3W
17 mi
19m
Creek Turnpike
13.5 mi
15m
East Walnut Street
12.7 mi
14m
North Forrest Avenue
11.1 mi
13m
US 177
4.5 mi
5m
South 8th Avenue
4.4 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 Stratford, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on OK 19
0.4 mi·57 sec·East Smith Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto US 177
11 mi·13 min·North Forrest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 177; OK 59
3.2 mi·4 min·US 177; OK 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
17 mi·19 min·OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
5
Continue on US 177; OK 3W
1.3 mi·1 min·US 177; OK 3W
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
7
Turn right onto OK 9
13 mi·14 min·East Walnut Street
8
Continue on US 270; OK9; OK 3E
1.7 mi·2 min·Wrangler Boulevard West
Toward EufaulaUse the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto OK 99; US 377
1.0 mi·1 min·North Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on OK 99; US 377
14 mi·16 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi·3 min·Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi·14 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 99; US 377
4.4 mi·5 min·South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
314 ft·7 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·23 sec·this road
16
Turn slight right
510 ft·13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
17
Merge onto I 44
38 mi·37 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
18
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.
19
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.
20
Continue on US 64; US 169
453 ft·6 sec·Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward East 81st Street SouthUse the sharp right lane.
22
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi·44 sec·East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi·5 min·West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi·50 sec·South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn left onto North Main Street
63 ft·2 sec·North Main Street
27
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.7 miles from Stratford, OK, or about 1h 24m 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 31 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.7 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
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 141.3 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Stratford, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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 70.7 mi from Stratford, OK
· 1h 24m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.4
0
$14.84
$6.78
Efficient EV
35.3
0
$12.36
$5.65
EV Truck/SUV
56.5
0
$19.78
$9.04
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (65% 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
Stratford, OK
Late night
in Stratford on Saturday
Local time
2:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Broken Arrow, OK
Late night
in Broken Arrow on Saturday
Local time
2:24 AM
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 43m 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 141.3 miles and takes about 2h 43m 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, OK 3W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.7 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 $22.09 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 141.3 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 11.6 miles (US 177; OK 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.7 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 Stratford, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Eufaula and Joplin.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
