If you are planning to head from Broken Arrow to Buffalo, expect a straightforward journey covering 251.7 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains. You should allocate about 4 hours and 48 minutes of drive time, making this a manageable single-day trip. Your route relies heavily on the Cimarron Turnpike, OK 8, and the Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway. Budgeting approximately $38 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. Because the drive is contained within the same region, the landscape remains consistent, offering a reliable path between these two points. It is a practical route for travelers who prefer to reach their destination in one go without the need for an overnight stop.
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
125.8 miles from Broken Arrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cimarron Turnpike
58.9 mi
56m
OK 8
42.5 mi
48m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
25.4 mi
29m
Norma A. Lamb Highway
24.5 mi
26m
US 183
20.4 mi
25m
Sand Springs Expressway
14.5 mi
16m
Southwest 6th Street
12.5 mi
17m
Northwest Highway
12.1 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 58.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Buffalo, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
63 ft·6 sec·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 right onto North Elm Place
1.3 mi·2 min·North Elm Place
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward OK 51 WestUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto OK 51
0.9 mi·1 min·Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on OK 51
380 ft·5 sec·Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
7
Continue on OK 51
12 mi·14 min·Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi·27 sec·Inner Dispersal Loop
Toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand Springs, JoplinUse the straight lane.
9
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.5 mi·41 sec·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
10
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi·43 sec·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Exit 5BToward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand SpringsUse the left lane.
11
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51
14 mi·16 min·Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi·3 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi·1 min·Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 64; US 412
5.1 mi·5 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 412
31 mi·29 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
28 mi·27 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 64; US 412
24 mi·26 min·Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 64; US 412
12 mi·18 min·East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
6.0 mi·6 min·Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
20
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
0.3 mi·40 sec·Lahoma Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
19 mi·22 min·Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 60; US 412; OK 8
2.7 mi·3 min·US 60; US 412; OK 8
23
Continue on OK 8; US 60; US 412
43 mi·48 min·OK 8; US 60; US 412
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 412; OK 50
13 mi·17 min·Southwest 6th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Take the exit onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
167 ft·4 sec·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Merge onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
12 mi·13 min·Northwest Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
1.6 mi·2 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight lane.
28
Take the exit onto US 183
11 mi·13 min·US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on US 183
3.4 mi·3 min·US 183
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
30
Continue on US 183
3.9 mi·5 min·US 183
Use the straight / left lanes.
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Arrive at destination
US 64; US 183
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, aim to complete the trip in one day, as the 4 hour and 48 minute duration is well-suited for a single session. Since you only have one planned stop, ensure you time your break strategically to maximize your efficiency on the road. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move off the turnpike, and keep that $38 budget in mind when selecting your fill-up points. Because this is a highway-heavy route, try to depart early in the morning to avoid peak traffic and ensure you have plenty of daylight for the final stretch into Buffalo. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so adjust your pace based on your comfort level during those longer highway segments.
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 125.8 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 55 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.8 miles or 2h 15m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Broken Arrow, 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 Broken Arrow, OK
This is one driving day of about 251.7 miles and 4h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Broken Arrow, 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 Cimarron Turnpike for about 58.9 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 71.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|North Elm Place
At end of road, turn right onto North Elm Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip|~4m in
Turn left toward OK 51 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OK 51 West
8
14.7 mi into trip|~20m in|US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand Springs, Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand...
8
15.5 mi into trip|~21m in|US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...
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71.2 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.35 one way
$78.70 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg88 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$43.21
$86.41
premium
$4.89
$48.44
$96.87
diesel
$5.61
$55.57
$111.14
Estimated Tolls: $2.95
Cimarron Turnpike
(58.9 mi)$2.95
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
$39
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
75.5
0
$26.43
$12.08
Efficient EV
62.9
0
$22.02
$10.07
EV Truck/SUV
100.7
1
$35.24
$16.11
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Evening
in Broken Arrow on Saturday
Local time
8:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Buffalo, OK
Evening
in Buffalo on Saturday
Local time
8:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
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
4h 48m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 64% of your total mileage spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on the Cimarron Turnpike, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the journey at 58.9 miles. As you transition from the turnpike onto OK 8 and the memorial highway, the character of the road shifts, requiring more focused attention than the cruise-control ease of the initial miles. Expect a mix of fast-paced transit and standard highway travel that keeps the pace efficient. Behind the wheel, you will find the experience is largely about steady progress across the expansive plains rather than technical maneuvering.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.9 mi on Cimarron Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and OK 8. 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 North Elm Place.
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 12 significant decision points across 251.7 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 0.4 miles (North Elm Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Buffalo, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.
Joplin
14.7 mi in|~20m|via US 64; OK 51
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 48m. Total distance: 251.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.95 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Buffalo, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North Elm Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Buffalo, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
