Trip from Sulphur, OK to Broken Arrow, OK

Drive Time

2h 57m

Distance

153.5 mi

247 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

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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 31m 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.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 28 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 25.6 miles in near OK 1.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 153.5 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 25.6 miles (OK 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.8 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 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

25.6 mi into trip | ~31m in | OK 1

Take the exit onto OK 1 toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Sem...

95.6 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

133.8 mi into trip | ~2h 30m 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

147.3 mi into trip | ~2h 46m 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

149.1 mi into trip | ~2h 48m 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 Along This Route

Between Sulphur, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Seminole, Mcalester and Joplin.

Seminole

25.6 mi in | ~31m | via OK 1

Mcalester

25.6 mi in | ~31m | via OK 1

Joplin

133.8 mi in | ~2h 30m | via OK 364

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike	37.9 mi	37m
J. A. Richardson Loop	32 mi	37m
Veterans Memorial Highway	27.2 mi	30m
Creek Turnpike	13.5 mi	15m
Chickasaw Turnpike	13.1 mi	15m
OK 1	9.9 mi	12m
South 8th Avenue	4.4 mi	5m
Jim Thorpe Boulevard	3.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 37.9 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.

Start on this road

34 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue

86 ft · 5 sec · West Vinita Avenue

Turn right onto OK 7; US 177

2.5 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward OK 301 East: Ada

Merge onto OK 301

2.4 mi · 2 min · Chickasaw Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 301

11 mi · 12 min · Chickasaw Turnpike

Use the none lane.

At end of road, turn left onto OK 1

9.8 mi · 12 min · OK 1

Use the left / right lanes.

Take the exit onto OK 1

0.2 mi · 37 sec · OK 1

Toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto OK 1; OK 3

32 mi · 37 min · J. A. Richardson Loop

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99

2.9 mi · 3 min · South Milt Phillips Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on OK 99; US 377

14 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on OK 99; US 377

3.3 mi · 3 min · Jim Thorpe Boulevard

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on OK 99; US 377

13 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on OK 99; US 377

4.4 mi · 5 min · South 8th Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

314 ft · 7 sec

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · this road

Turn slight right

510 ft · 13 sec

Toward I 44 East: Tulsa

Merge onto I 44

38 mi · 37 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto OK 364

13 mi · 15 min · Creek Turnpike

Exit 218B Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin Use the slight right lane.

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: Tulsa Use the slight left lane.

Continue on US 64; US 169

453 ft · 6 sec · Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward East 81st Street South Use the sharp right lane.

Turn left onto East 81st Street South

0.3 mi · 44 sec · East 81st Street South

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on West Houston Street

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Houston Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto South Elm Place

0.4 mi · 50 sec · South Elm Place

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto North Main Street

63 ft · 2 sec · North Main Street

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

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 31m 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 76.7 miles or 1h 31m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broken Arrow, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Sulphur, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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.

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 76.7 mi from Sulphur, OK · 1h 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Anna, TX

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

Denison, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denison, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.7 miles from Sulphur, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Estimated Tolls: $3.75

Turner Turnpike (37.9 mi) $1.89

Creek Turnpike (13.5 mi) $0.94

Chickasaw Turnpike (13.1 mi) $0.92

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

$23

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	46.1	$16.12	$7.37
Efficient EV	38.4	$13.43	$6.14
EV Truck/SUV	61.4	$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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Sulphur, OK

Afternoon in Sulphur on Sunday

Local time

1:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Broken Arrow, OK

Afternoon in Broken Arrow on Sunday

Local time

1:31 PM

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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, J. A. Richardson Loop, Veterans Memorial Highway. 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.

Between Sulphur, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Seminole, Mcalester and Joplin.

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Trip from Sulphur, OK to Broken Arrow, OK

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Broken Arrow, OK

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Sulphur, OK

Broken Arrow, OK

Same local time

Very similar conditions

2h 57m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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