The drive from Thomas, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 177.8 miles and takes about 3h 44m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OK 33, East Russworm Street, Creek Turnpike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.7 miles on OK 33.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.80 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
88.9 miles from Thomas, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 44m. Total distance: 177.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 44m highway drive covering 177.8 miles, with most of the trip on OK 33 and East Russworm Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.7 miles on OK 33.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 33 and East Russworm Street. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 118.7 miles in near North Noble Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 177.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 118.7 miles (North Noble Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 151.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 158.1 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 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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118.7 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|North Noble Avenue
Turn left onto North Noble Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
151.7 mi into trip|~3h 11m in
Turn left toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
158.1 mi into trip|~3h 17m 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
171.6 mi into trip|~3h 33m 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
173.3 mi into trip|~3h 35m 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.
On the drive from Thomas, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.
Joplin
158.1 mi in|~3h 17m|via OK 364
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 33
91.7 mi
1h 51m
East Russworm Street
28.4 mi
34m
Creek Turnpike
13.5 mi
15m
East Broadway Avenue
12.1 mi
18m
OK 3
10.4 mi
13m
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
6.3 mi
5m
East Main Street
5.2 mi
7m
West Houston Street
3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
OK 33
— 91.7 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomas, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
99 ft·11 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto OK 33
12 mi·18 min·East Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto OK 3; OK 33; US 270; US 281
10 mi·13 min·OK 3; OK 33; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 3; OK 33
28 mi·34 min·East Russworm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on OK 33
5.6 mi·6 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 33
2.6 mi·2 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 33
6.0 mi·6 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 33
17 mi·23 min·OK 33
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 33
37 mi·43 min·OK 33
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto North Noble Avenue
204 ft·5 sec·North Noble Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto West North Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West North Street
12
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi·36 sec·East Main Street
13
Continue on East North Street
0.5 mi·53 sec·East North Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71
4.8 mi·6 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 33; CR EW71
1.9 mi·2 min·OK 33; CR EW71
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on OK 33; OK 99
2.7 mi·5 min·West Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on OK 33
0.4 mi·27 sec·OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 33
1.2 mi·1 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Continue on OK 33
6.0 mi·6 min·OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on OK 33
14 mi·16 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Turn left
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 44 East: TulsaUse the left lane.
22
Merge onto I 44
6.3 mi·5 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
23
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.
24
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.
25
Continue on US 64; US 169
453 ft·6 sec·Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward East 81st Street SouthUse the sharp right lane.
27
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi·44 sec·East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi·5 min·West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi·50 sec·South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
30
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Turn left onto North Main Street
63 ft·2 sec·North Main Street
32
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.9 miles from Thomas, OK, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.7 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 39 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.9 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
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 Thomas, 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 Thomas, OK
This is one driving day of about 177.8 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Thomas, 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 OK 33 for about 91.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.9 mi from Thomas, OK
· 1h 53m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
28 mi from route
~69 min detour
$18
near mile 73.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.80 one way
$55.59 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.52
$61.04
premium
$4.89
$34.22
$68.43
diesel
$5.61
$39.26
$78.51
Estimated Tolls: $1.25
Creek Turnpike
(13.5 mi)$0.94
Turner Turnpike
(6.3 mi)$0.31
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
$28
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.3
0
$18.67
$8.53
Efficient EV
44.5
0
$15.56
$7.11
EV Truck/SUV
71.1
0
$24.89
$11.38
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Thomas, OK
Evening
in Thomas on Friday
Local time
7:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Broken Arrow, OK
Evening
in Broken Arrow on Friday
Local time
7:37 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 44m 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 Thomas, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 177.8 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 33, East Russworm Street, Creek Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.9 miles from Thomas, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 177.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 118.7 miles (North Noble Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 151.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 158.1 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Thomas, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
