Spanning 299.5 miles across Oklahoma, this journey from Beaver to Broken Arrow is a straightforward trek that takes approximately 5 hours and 44 minutes. Because the drive remains within the Great Plains, you will experience a consistent landscape as you transition across the state. Budgeting about $45 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. While it is certainly feasible to complete this distance in one day, the nearly six-hour duration suggests a full day behind the wheel. Planning for a single stop is a smart way to break up the travel and keep your energy levels steady.
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
149.7 miles from Beaver, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southeast 6th Street
64.7 mi
1h 13m
Cimarron Turnpike
59 mi
56m
Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
57.8 mi
1h 7m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
30.1 mi
32m
Sand Springs Expressway
14.4 mi
16m
Douglas Avenue
13.8 mi
17m
Oklahoma Avenue
12.5 mi
17m
West Owen K. Garriott Road
12.1 mi
18m
Longest stretch:
Southeast 6th Street
— 64.7 mi, about 1h 13m
Traffic on I-244
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,376 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~171 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
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Start on West 2nd Street
70 ft·5 sec·West 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto US 270; OK 23
14 mi·17 min·Douglas Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 270; US 412; OK 3
58 mi·1 hr 7 min·Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
0.3 mi·21 sec·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
3.4 mi·3 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
1.5 mi·1 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
3.7 mi·4 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
13 mi·17 min·Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on US 412
65 mi·1 hr 13 min·Southeast 6th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
0.3 mi·40 sec·Lahoma Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
6.0 mi·6 min·Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
12
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
12 mi·18 min·West Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 64; US 412; CR E0425
24 mi·25 min·Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 412
15 mi·14 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Toward US 412 East: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi·7 sec
Exit 15Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·12 sec
Exit 15Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Merge onto US 412
44 mi·41 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 412
5.0 mi·5 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi·1 min·Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi·3 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 64; US 412
14 mi·16 min·Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.2 mi·26 sec·US 64; OK 51
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma CityUse the right lane.
23
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.6 mi·49 sec·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
24
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi·35 sec·Inner Dispersal Loop
Exit 4BToward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken ArrowUse the left lane.
25
Continue on US 64; US 75; OK 51
1.0 mi·1 min·Broken Arrow Expressway
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, BartlesvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51
11 mi·13 min·Broken Arrow Expressway
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken ArrowUse the straight lane.
27
Continue on OK 51
379 ft·5 sec·Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
28
Continue on OK 51
0.8 mi·57 sec·Disabled American Veterans Highway
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward Elm PlaceUse the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork
178 ft·6 sec
Toward Rose District
31
Turn straight onto North Elm Place
1.2 mi·2 min·North Elm Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Turn left onto West College Street North
0.4 mi·1 min·West College Street North
33
Turn right onto North Main Street
305 ft·10 sec·North Main Street
34
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
For the smoothest experience, plan your departure early to account for the 5-hour and 44-minute drive time. Since you only have one planned stop on the itinerary, look for a convenient midpoint to stretch your legs and refresh. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the journey, especially when navigating the longer 64.7-mile stretch on Southeast 6th Street where services may be more spaced out. Having a $45 fuel budget set aside will help you avoid any last-minute stress at the pump. Flexibility is your greatest asset here, so adjust your pace based on traffic flow across the Turnpike to ensure a comfortable arrival.
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 149.7 miles from Beaver, OK, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.7 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 66 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.7 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 42m
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 Beaver, 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 Beaver, OK
This is one driving day of about 299.5 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Beaver, 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 Southeast 6th Street for about 64.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 215.1 and 285.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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215.1 mi into trip|~4h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
8
215.3 mi into trip|~4h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 15
7
283.8 mi into trip|~5h 22m in|US 64; OK 51
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 7...
8
284.6 mi into trip|~5h 23m in|US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 4B
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Bro...
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285.8 mi into trip|~5h 25m in|US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.23 one way
$88.46 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg105 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$48.83
$97.66
premium
$4.72
$55.61
$111.22
diesel
$4.80
$56.55
$113.10
Estimated Tolls: $2.94
Cimarron Turnpike
(59 mi)$2.94
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
$44
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
89.9
1
$31.45
$14.38
Efficient EV
74.9
0
$26.21
$11.98
EV Truck/SUV
119.8
1
$41.93
$19.17
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Beaver, OK
Evening
in Beaver on Saturday
Local time
8:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 to 15 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:05PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Broken Arrow, OK
Evening
in Broken Arrow on Saturday
Local time
8:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph31% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:05PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
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
2 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
5h 44m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that balances local roads with faster transit. You will spend about 35% of your time on highways, utilizing routes like the Cimarron Turnpike and Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage. Be prepared for a significant initial leg, as your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 64.7 miles along Southeast 6th Street. The transition between these road types keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. Expect a blend of steady cruising and shorter road segments that change the pace as you move toward your destination.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.7 mi on Southeast 6th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 215.1 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 17 significant decision points across 299.5 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 215.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 215.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 283.8 miles (US 64; OK 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,666 ft667 ft
Total Climb
395 ft
Total Descent
2,033 ft
Highest Point
2,666 ft
~21.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,999 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Beaver, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Ponca City, Okmulgee and Oklahoma City.
Ponca City
215.1 mi in|~4h 13m
Okmulgee
283.8 mi in|~5h 22m|via US 64; OK 51
Oklahoma City
283.8 mi in|~5h 22m|via US 64; OK 51
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Beaver is in the Red Carpet Country region of Oklahoma. Once capital of the short-lived Cimarron Territory in the late 19th century, which the federal government never recognized, Beaver still retains significance as a center of commerce for all of the agriculture in this area. Additionally, it is famed for its annual World Cow Chip Throwing Championship.
Broken Arrow is a city in the Green Country region of Oklahoma about 15 miles (35 km) southeast of Tulsa. It is the largest suburb of Tulsa County at a population of 110,000 (2018). Its nickname is "Tree City"
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 44m. Total distance: 299.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.7 miles on Southeast 6th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.94 in tolls one way, starting with Cimarron Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Broken Arrow, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 215.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 215.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 283.8 miles (US 64; OK 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Broken Arrow, OK before the return drive.
