This 81.2-mile drive from Wetumka, OK, to Broken Arrow, OK, will take you about 1 hour and 47 minutes. It's a straightforward, one-day trip with a fuel cost estimated at $13. You'll primarily travel on the Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway, Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway, and Okmulgee Beeline. The route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent feel throughout. This distance makes it an easy drive, perfect for a single-day excursion without needing to break it up.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.6 miles from Wetumka, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 81.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive is a mixed bag, with 38% of it on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 13.8 miles on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway sections and potentially more local road driving as you progress. This isn't a monotonous journey; the road character shifts, keeping the driving experience engaging throughout the 81.2 miles.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.8 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 16.8 miles in near US 75.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 16.8 miles (US 75): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles (I 40; US 62; US 75 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles (US 62; US 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
16.8 mi into trip|~22m in|US 75
Take the ramp onto US 75 toward I 40 East, US 62 East, US 75 North: Fort Smith, Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 40 East, US 62 East, US 75 North: Fort...
7
17.1 mi into trip|~22m in|I 40; US 62; US 75 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40; US 62; US 75 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway toward I 40 East, US 62 East, US 75 North: Fort Smith, Tulsa
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East, US 62 East, US 75 North: Fort...
8
25.5 mi into trip|~31m in|US 62; US 75
Take the exit onto US 62; US 75 toward US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, Okmulgee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Exit 240B
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business W...
7
25.8 mi into trip|~31m in|US 62; US 75 / Indian Nation Turnpike
Merge onto US 62; US 75 / Indian Nation Turnpike toward Henryetta, Okmulgee
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward Henryetta, Okmulgee
8
75.1 mi into trip|~1h 35m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wetumka, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa, Okmulgee, Henryetta and 81St Street South.
Tulsa
16.8 mi in|~22m|via US 75
Okmulgee
25.5 mi in|~31m|via US 62; US 75
Henryetta
25.8 mi in|~31m|via US 62; US 75
81St Street South
76.8 mi in|~1h 37m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi
16m
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.7 mi
12m
Okmulgee Beeline
9.3 mi
11m
North Main Street
8.7 mi
10m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
8.4 mi
8m
US 75
8.4 mi
11m
Creek Turnpike
8 mi
9m
South Wood Drive
5.1 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
— 13.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wetumka, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on US 75
8.7 mi·10 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 75
8.1 mi·11 min·US 75
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp onto US 75
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 75
Toward I 40 East, US 62 East, US 75 North: Fort Smith, TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 40; US 62; US 75
8.4 mi·8 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Toward I 40 East, US 62 East, US 75 North: Fort Smith, TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 62; US 75
0.2 mi·32 sec·US 62; US 75
Exit 240BToward US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, OkmulgeeUse the sharp right lane.
6
Merge onto US 62; US 75
2.0 mi·3 min·Indian Nation Turnpike
Toward Henryetta, OkmulgeeUse the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 62; US 75
10 mi·12 min·Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, TulsaUse the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 62; US 75
5.1 mi·9 min·South Wood Drive
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 75
0.5 mi·35 sec·Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 75
14 mi·16 min·Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / sharp right lanes.
11
Continue on US 75
9.3 mi·11 min·Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward OK 364 Toll East: Creek TurnpikeUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto OK 364
8.0 mi·9 min·Creek Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
Continue on US 64; US 169
453 ft·6 sec·Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward East 81st Street SouthUse the sharp right lane.
17
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi·44 sec·East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi·5 min·West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi·50 sec·South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn left onto North Main Street
63 ft·2 sec·North Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a relatively short drive of under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave mid-morning to avoid any early rush and allow for a relaxed pace. While there are no specific stops noted, consider breaking up the 81.2 miles with a quick rest break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels; the $13 estimated cost is based on current averages, but it's always wise to start with a full tank, especially before tackling the 13.8-mile stretch on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway.
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 40.6 miles from Wetumka, OK, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.8 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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.6 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
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 Wetumka, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wetumka, OK
This is one driving day of about 81.2 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Wetumka, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway for about 13.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.6 mi from Wetumka, OK
· 52m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.69 one way
$25.39 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.94
$27.88
premium
$4.89
$15.63
$31.25
diesel
$5.61
$17.93
$35.86
Estimated Tolls: $0.70
Creek Turnpike
(8 mi)$0.56
Indian Nation Turnpike
(2 mi)$0.14
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
$13
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.4
0
$8.53
$3.90
Efficient EV
20.3
0
$7.10
$3.25
EV Truck/SUV
32.5
0
$11.37
$5.20
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (64% 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
Wetumka, OK
Late night
in Wetumka on Saturday
Local time
1:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Broken Arrow, OK
Late night
in Broken Arrow on Saturday
Local time
1:05 AM
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
16 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
1h 47m 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 Wetumka, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 81.2 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway, Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway, Okmulgee Beeline. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.6 miles from Wetumka, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.69 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 16.8 miles (US 75): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles (I 40; US 62; US 75 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles (US 62; US 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Wetumka, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa, Okmulgee, Henryetta and 81St Street South.
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.
