Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Late night in Broken Arrow on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Bristow, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
42 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broken Arrow, OK
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Bristow, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across the Oklahoma Great Plains, the 42-mile journey from Broken Arrow to Bristow is an ideal choice. Expect to spend about 51 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will primarily navigate via the Creek Turnpike and the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike before transitioning onto West Washington Street. With a fuel budget of just $6, this is an incredibly economical route to manage. Since both cities are located within the same region, you can anticipate a consistent landscape throughout the drive. It is a highly practical connection that prioritizes efficiency over complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 20.6 mi | 19m |
| Creek Turnpike | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| West Washington Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| South Elm Place | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US Historic 66 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East 91st Street South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Broadway Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 20.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Bristow, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
63 ft
·
6 sec
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North Main Street
2
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto South Elm Place
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto West Washington Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on East 91st Street South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 91st Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 169 South, US 64 East
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto US 64; US 169
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
8
Merge onto US 64; US 169; OK 364
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Toward US 64 East, US 169 South, OK 364 West: Bixby, Jenks, Sapulpa, Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 364
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight lane.
10
Merge onto I 44
21 mi
·
19 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 196
Toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
Use the right lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
13
Arrive at destination
OK 16; OK 48
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 40.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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South Elm Place
At end of road, turn left onto South Elm Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward US 169 South, US 64 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 169 South, US 64 East
7
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 64; US 169; OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Merge onto US 64; US 169; OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward US 64 East, US 169 South, OK 364 West: Bixby, Jenks, Sapulpa, Oklahoma City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 64 East, US 169 South, OK 364 West: B...
7
18.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
8
40.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 196
Toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.57 one way
$13.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.08 | $16.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.98
Turner Turnpike
(20.6 mi)
$1.03
Creek Turnpike
(12.7 mi)
$0.89
Creek Turnpike
(0.9 mi)
$0.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Bristow, OK
Late night in Bristow on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 51-minute transit is a highway-focused drive, with 82 percent of your time spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will experience a steady pace, highlighted by a significant 20.6-mile stretch along the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The road maintains a consistent, efficient feel, moving quickly from the suburban outskirts into the more open plains. Because the route relies heavily on major turnpikes, you will find it to be a smooth and predictable experience rather than a technical or winding challenge. Expect a focused, streamlined drive that gets you to your destination with minimal interruption.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Creek Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near South Elm Place.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 42 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (South Elm Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles (US 64; US 169; OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Broken Arrow, OK and Bristow, OK, road signs point toward Jenks, Sapulpa and Oklahoma City.
Jenks
6 mi in
|
~11m
|
via US 64; US 169; OK 364
Sapulpa
6 mi in
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~11m
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via US 64; US 169; OK 364
Oklahoma City
6 mi in
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~11m
|
via US 64; US 169; OK 364
About the Cities
Starting in Broken Arrow, OK
Full guide →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"
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 42 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.98 in tolls one way, starting with Turner 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.
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 Bristow, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (South Elm Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles (US 64; US 169; OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bristow, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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