Origin
Tulsa, OK
Afternoon in Tulsa on Sunday
Local time
2:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a straightforward excursion, the 14.8-mile journey from Tulsa to Broken Arrow is an ideal one-day trip. You can expect to reach your destination in about 22 minutes, making it highly efficient for those staying within the Great Plains region. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should easily cover this short transit. Because the trip is so brief, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. It is a highly practical, highway-focused route that connects two major points in Oklahoma with minimal fuss, serving as an excellent example of a streamlined regional connection.
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
7.4 miles from Tulsa, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a fast-paced experience, as this route is heavily centered on highway travel with a 71% highway share. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Broken Arrow Expressway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.6 miles. Once you transition off the main expressway, you will navigate via the Disabled American Veterans Highway and North Elm Place to reach your final destination. While the drive is relatively short, the transition from the expressway to local roads provides a clear shift in pace. Behind the wheel, you will find the road personality to be functional and direct rather than winding or scenic.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broken Arrow Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Broken Arrow Expressway and North Elm Place. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 3rd Street South.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 14.8 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 0.1 miles (West 3rd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (South Boston Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (East 13th Street South): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 3rd Street South
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Boston Avenue East
Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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East 13th Street South
Turn left onto East 13th Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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South Cincinnati Avenue East
Turn right onto South Cincinnati Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
12.9 mi into trip
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~18m in
Take the exit toward Elm Place
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Elm Place
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Tulsa, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Rose District along the way.
Rose District
13.2 mi in
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~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| North Elm Place | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| South Boston Avenue East | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West College Street North | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 3rd Street South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 13th Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Boulder Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Broken Arrow Expressway
— 10.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
20 sec
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South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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South Boston Avenue East
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto East 13th Street South
423 ft
·
14 sec
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East 13th Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto South Cincinnati Avenue East
124 ft
·
3 sec
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South Cincinnati Avenue East
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward OK 51 East, US 64 East: Broken Arrow
7
Merge onto US 64; OK 51
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on OK 51
379 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
9
Continue on OK 51
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Elm Place
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
178 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Rose District
12
Turn straight onto North Elm Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Elm Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto West College Street North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West College Street North
14
Turn right onto North Main Street
305 ft
·
10 sec
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North Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 22-minute drive, you have immense flexibility in your departure time without needing to worry about long-distance fatigue. You won't need to plan for any stops along the way, as the short duration makes it easy to complete in one go. Keep an eye on traffic patterns when entering and exiting the Broken Arrow Expressway, as this is where you will experience the most significant volume. Given the low $2 fuel cost, you can easily top off your tank before leaving Tulsa to ensure a worry-free arrival. Use the simplicity of this route to your advantage by focusing on your arrival goals rather than road trip logistics.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.4 miles from Tulsa, OK, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.6 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 14.8 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.4 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17m
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 Tulsa, 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 Tulsa, OK
This is one driving day of about 14.8 miles and 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tulsa, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Broken Arrow Expressway for about 10.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.4 mi from Tulsa, OK · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.4 miles from Tulsa, 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
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| premium | $4.80 | $2.79 | $5.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Afternoon in Broken Arrow on Sunday
Local time
2:40 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
22m 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 Tulsa, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 14.8 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broken Arrow Expressway, North Elm Place, Disabled American Veterans Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Tulsa, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.25 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 14.8 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 0.1 miles (West 3rd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (South Boston Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (East 13th Street South): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Tulsa, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Rose District along the way.
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