Origin
Sulphur, OK
Late night in Sulphur on Monday
Local time
3:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sulphur, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
153.5 mi
247 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
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6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sulphur, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Sulphur to Broken Arrow, expect a straightforward journey covering 153.5 miles. You will spend about 2 hours and 57 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting approximately $23 for fuel should cover your transit across these Great Plains regions. Since the route is manageable in one go, you likely will not need an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. The drive utilizes a mix of major arteries, including the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, the J. A. Richardson Loop, and Veterans Memorial Highway, ensuring a consistent path through Oklahoma.
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
76.7 miles from Sulphur, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive that balances high-speed transit with local connectivity. Roughly 50% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a steady rhythm as you navigate through the heart of the state. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 37.9 miles while traveling along the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, which offers a reliable pace for most of your journey. As you transition between the various segments of the route, the road personality shifts from open highway cruising to the more localized flow of the J. A. Richardson Loop and Veterans Memorial Highway. It is a practical drive that favors efficiency over technical complexity.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Vinita 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sulphur, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is easy. At 2h 57m 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 Sulphur, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Vinita Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OK 301 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chickasaw Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OK 1 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Milt Phillips Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Vinita Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on the route
33 ft
·
8 sec
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the route
2
Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue
85 ft
·
6 sec
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West Vinita Avenue
3
Turn right onto West 1st Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 1st Street
4
Take the ramp slight right toward OK 301 East: Ada
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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OK 301 East: Ada
5
Merge slight left onto Chickasaw Turnpike
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chickasaw Turnpike
6
Keep slight right to continue on Chickasaw Turnpike
11 mi
·
12 min
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Chickasaw Turnpike
7
At the end of the road, turn left
9.8 mi
·
12 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester
9
Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
32 mi
·
37 min
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J. A. Richardson Loop
10
Continue on South Milt Phillips Avenue
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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South Milt Phillips Avenue
11
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
14 mi
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16 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Continue on Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
13
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Continue on South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 8th Avenue
15
Take the exit left
315 ft
·
8 sec
16
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
17
Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Tulsa
509 ft
·
14 sec
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I 44 East: Tulsa
18
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
38 mi
·
37 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
19
Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
13 mi
·
15 min
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OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
20
Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
21
Continue on Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
453 ft
·
6 sec
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Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
22
Take the exit slight right toward East 81st Street South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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East 81st Street South
23
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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East 81st Street South
24
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
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West Houston Street
25
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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South Elm Place
26
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
27
Turn left onto North Main Street
62 ft
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2 sec
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North Main Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a sub-three-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule. Aim to complete the journey in one day, though including at least one planned stop will help you break up the time effectively. Since you are traveling across Oklahoma, keep an eye on your fuel levels early on to ensure your $23 budget remains on track. Given the specific highway structure, pay close attention to signage when transitioning onto the J. A. Richardson Loop to avoid missing your turn. Utilizing this route as a direct line allows you to maximize your time at your final destination in Broken Arrow.
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 76.7 miles from Sulphur, OK, or about 1h 28m 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.7 miles or 1h 28m 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 25m
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 Sulphur, 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 Sulphur, OK
This is one driving day of about 153.5 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sulphur, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.7 mi from Sulphur, OK · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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
$23.32 one way
$46.63 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $25.70 | $51.40 |
| premium | $4.80 | $28.98 | $57.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.10 | $68.20 |
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: 53.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.12 | $7.37 |
| Efficient EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.43 | $6.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.4 | 0 | $21.49 | $9.82 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Late night in Broken Arrow on Monday
Local time
3:35 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 57m 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 Sulphur, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 153.5 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Vinita Avenue, West 1st Street, OK 301 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.7 miles from Sulphur, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.32 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.
The drive from Sulphur, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is easy. At 2h 57m 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 Sulphur, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sulphur, OK to Broken Arrow, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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