Origin
Stroud, OK
Night in Stroud on Wednesday
Local time
9:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
58.6 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stroud, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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This straightforward 58.6-mile drive from Stroud, Oklahoma, to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, will take you about 1 hour and 6 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Creek Turnpike, this trip is ideal as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $9, it's an economical option for travelers. The journey remains within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape. This route is a practical choice for a quick transition between these two Oklahoma towns.
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
29.3 miles from Stroud, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Expect a highway-focused drive for 91% of your journey, characterized by swift travel. The majority of your time will be spent on well-maintained turnpikes, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 37.9 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. While this means efficient progress, the drive is largely about covering ground rather than exploring winding backroads. Your experience will be defined by the open road and consistent speed limits for most of the trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Creek Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near OK 99; US 377 / North 8th Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.3 miles (OK 99; US 377 / North 8th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto OK 99; US 377 / North 8th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Take the exit toward East 81st Street South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stroud, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Joplin and 81St Street South.
Joplin
81St Street South
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 37.9 mi | 37m |
| Creek Turnpike | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| West Houston Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| South Elm Place | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North 8th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Broadway Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East 81st Street South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Stroud, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
Start on North 4th Avenue
Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 66
Turn right onto OK 99; US 377
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Turn slight right
Merge onto I 44
Take the exit onto OK 364
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64; US 169
Continue on US 64; US 169
Take the exit
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
Continue on West Houston Street
Turn left onto South Elm Place
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
Turn left onto North Main Street
Arrive at destination
Given the short 1-hour duration, you have the flexibility to leave Stroud at your convenience. There are no mandatory stops suggested, but plan for a quick break if needed, especially during the 37.9-mile stretch on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services might be more spaced out on turnpike sections. With a fuel cost around $9, topping off before you depart Stroud should be sufficient for the entire trip.
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 13 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.3 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broken Arrow, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Stroud, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stroud, OK
This is one driving day of about 58.6 miles and 1h 6m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.3 mi from Stroud, OK · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Stroud, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.16 one way
$18.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.83
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
$9
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Stroud on Wednesday
Local time
9:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Broken Arrow on Wednesday
Local time
9:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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