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Trip from Waurika, OK to Broken Arrow, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

220.6 mi

355 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
3h 55m ★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Oklahoma, United States

Waurika, OK

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city in Oklahoma, United States of America

Broken Arrow, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Waurika, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 220.6 miles and takes about 4h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 44, US 81, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.4 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

110.3 miles from Waurika, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 220.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 8m highway drive covering 220.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and US 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.4 miles on I 44.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and US 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 106.6 miles in near I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway.

Driving Effort 9/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 220.6 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 106.6 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.6 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 200.9 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.

8
106.6 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
7
118.6 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | I 44

Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 138A Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
200.9 mi into trip | ~3h 41m 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
214.4 mi into trip | ~3h 57m 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
216.2 mi into trip | ~3h 59m 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 Waurika, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.

Joplin

200.9 mi in | ~3h 41m | via OK 364

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 44 82.4 mi 1h 22m
US 81 30.6 mi 38m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 26.5 mi 24m
Will Rogers Expressway 23.6 mi 28m
2nd Street 15.6 mi 19m
Creek Turnpike 13.5 mi 15m
OK 7 Spur 10.2 mi 12m
Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Highway 5.6 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 44 — 82.4 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East B Avenue

75 ft · 5 sec · East B Avenue
2

Turn right onto Elm Street

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Elm Street
3

Turn left onto East D Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · East D Avenue
4

Turn left onto US 81

5.6 mi · 6 min · Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5

Continue on US 81

16 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 7 Spur

10 mi · 12 min · OK 7 Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn right

0.8 mi · 1 min
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn left onto US 81

17 mi · 22 min · US 81
Use the left / straight lanes.
9

Continue on US 81

13 mi · 16 min · US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City Use the right lane.
11

Merge onto I 44

26 mi · 24 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on I 44; US 62

16 mi · 18 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

7.7 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa Use the right lane.
14

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

4.2 mi · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit onto I 44

82 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 44
Exit 138A Toward I 44 East: Tulsa Use the slight right lane.
16

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.
17

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.
18

Continue on US 64; US 169

453 ft · 6 sec · Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward East 81st Street South Use the sharp right lane.
20

Turn left onto East 81st Street South

0.3 mi · 44 sec · East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
21

Continue on West Houston Street

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Turn left onto South Elm Place

0.4 mi · 50 sec · South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
23

Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
24

Turn left onto North Main Street

63 ft · 2 sec · North Main Street
25

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 110.3 miles from Waurika, OK, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.4 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 49 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.3 miles or 2h 9m 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 21m

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 Waurika, 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 Waurika, OK

This is one driving day of about 220.6 miles and 4h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Waurika, 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 I 44 for about 82.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 110.3 mi from Waurika, OK · 2h 9m into the drive

city and state capital of Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oklahoma City, OK

110 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.

Popular next leg

Oklahoma City, OK to Broken Arrow, OK

114.4 mi · 2h 6m

Pacing Suggestions

Cyril, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nichols Hills, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.3 miles from Waurika, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.4 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $18 near mile 106.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.49 one way

$68.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $37.87 $75.73
premium $4.89 $42.45 $84.90
diesel $5.61 $48.71 $97.41

Estimated Tolls: $2.79

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (26.5 mi) $1.85
Creek Turnpike (13.5 mi) $0.94

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

$34

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.2 0 $23.16 $10.59
Efficient EV 55.2 0 $19.30 $8.82
EV Truck/SUV 88.2 1 $30.88 $14.12

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 16, 2026

Origin

Waurika, OK

Afternoon in Waurika on Thursday

Local time

4:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Broken Arrow, OK

Afternoon in Broken Arrow on Thursday

Local time

4:33 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

6 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 8m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Waurika, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 220.6 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, US 81, Harry E. Bailey 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 110.3 miles from Waurika, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.49 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 220.6 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 106.6 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.6 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 200.9 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 Waurika, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.

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