Origin
Verdigris, OK
Afternoon in Verdigris on Sunday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Verdigris, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Drive Time
25m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Verdigris, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Verdigris and Broken Arrow, this 19.8-mile drive is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 25 minutes. Located entirely within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel, making it an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Because the trip is so short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or extensive logistical breaks. It is a practical, efficient connection that links these two communities without any unnecessary complexity.
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
9.9 miles from Verdigris, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 77% of your travel occurs on high-speed roads. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating the Will Rogers Turnpike and the Creek Turnpike, with the longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 7.4 miles on the former. The transition from these major turnpikes to East Kenosha Street North defines the final leg of your journey. While the route feels like a standard interstate grind, the shift to local thoroughfares keeps you alert as you reach your destination. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive designed for speed and directness.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Will Rogers Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Turnpike and Creek Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR S4110.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 19.8 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: near the start (CR S4110): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR S4110
Turn right onto CR S4110
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
1.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
9
1.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 44 West: Will Rogers Turnpike, Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 44 West: Will Rogers Turnpike, Tulsa
8
1.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PIKEPASS Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PIKEPASS Only
8
8.3 mi into trip
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~9m in
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OK 364 / Will Rogers Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 364 / Will Rogers Turnpike toward OK 364 West: Broken Arrow, Jenks, Sapulpa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 364 West: Broken Arrow, Jenks, Sapulp...
Towns Along This Route
Between Verdigris, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Tulsa, Pikepass Only, Jenks and Sapulpa.
Joplin
1.3 mi in
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~1m
Tulsa
1.7 mi in
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~2m
Pikepass Only
1.8 mi in
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~2m
Jenks
8.3 mi in
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~9m
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via OK 364
Sapulpa
8.3 mi in
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~9m
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via OK 364
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| Creek Turnpike | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| East Kenosha Street North | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| OK 66 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| OK 266 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| CR S4110 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| CR E540 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Will Rogers Turnpike
— 7.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verdigris, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on CR E540
112 ft
·
6 sec
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CR E540
2
Turn right onto CR S4110
324 ft
·
9 sec
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CR S4110
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto OK 66; US Historic 66
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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OK 66; US Historic 66
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto OK 266
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
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OK 266
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 44 West: Will Rogers Turnpike, Tulsa
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward PIKEPASS Only
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 44
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 364
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
Toward OK 364 West: Broken Arrow, Jenks, Sapulpa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 364
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Toward OK 364 West: Broken Arrow, Jenks, Sapulpa
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Toward Kenosha Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto East Kenosha Street North
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Kenosha Street North
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a brief 25-minute trip, you have total flexibility regarding your departure time and pace. You will not need to plan for any scheduled stops, as the distance is short enough to drive in one go without fatigue. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, as even a modest $3 fuel cost is easier to manage when you fill up in Verdigris before hitting the turnpike. Use this efficiency to your advantage by planning your arrival in Broken Arrow for whenever suits your schedule best. Because the route relies heavily on the turnpike system, ensure you have your toll payment method ready to keep your transit seamless.
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 9.9 miles from Verdigris, OK, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.4 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 19.8 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.9 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 19m
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 Verdigris, 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 Verdigris, OK
This is one driving day of about 19.8 miles and 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Verdigris, 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 Will Rogers Turnpike for about 7.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.9 mi from Verdigris, OK · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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
$3.01 one way
$6.01 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.83
Creek Turnpike
(6.5 mi)
$0.46
Will Rogers Turnpike
(7.4 mi)
$0.37
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
$3
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Paris, TX
10 mi in
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
25m 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 Verdigris, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 19.8 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Will Rogers Turnpike, Creek Turnpike, East Kenosha Street North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 miles from Verdigris, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.01 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 19.8 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: near the start (CR S4110): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Verdigris, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Tulsa, Pikepass Only, Jenks and Sapulpa.
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