Traveling from Broken Arrow to Burns Flat covers 217.8 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 3 hours and 54 minutes on the road, making this a very manageable single-day trip. Your journey utilizes a mix of major routes, including the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, and the John Kilpatrick Turnpike. With a fuel budget of approximately $33, this route is quite affordable for a solo driver or a small group. Since both ends of the trip reside within the Great Plains, you will experience a consistent regional landscape throughout your journey. It is a straightforward drive that works best as a direct, one-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
108.9 miles from Broken Arrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
82.1 mi
1h 21m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
79 mi
1h 21m
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi
25m
Creek Turnpike
13.6 mi
15m
OK 44
6.6 mi
9m
West Washington Street
3 mi
5m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi
2m
Great Western Cattle Trail
2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 82.1 mi, about 1h 21m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,830 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~207 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.8×
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 Broken Arrow, OK and Burns Flat, OK.
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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 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 EastUse 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 CityUse 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 CityUse the straight lane.
10
Merge onto I 44
82 mi·1 hr 21 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 344
24 mi·25 min·John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Exit 138BToward Kilpatrick Turnpike WestUse the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward Northwest 10th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
1.6 mi·2 min·Northwest 10th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·47 sec
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto I 40; US 270
55 mi·55 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi·2 min·Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 40
24 mi·25 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 40
2.0 mi·1 min·Great Western Cattle Trail
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 53Toward OK 44: Foss, AltusUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto OK 44
0.6 mi·49 sec·OK 44
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Continue on OK 44
6.0 mi·8 min·OK 44
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
OK 44
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3-hour and 54-minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the monotony of the longer highway stretches. Since the trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though leaving early helps you avoid peak traffic on the turnpike portions. Keep your $33 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling intervals, especially before hitting the longest 82.1-mile stretch. Since the drive is designed for a single day, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics. Use your one planned stop strategically to stretch your legs after transitioning between the various turnpikes.
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 108.9 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.1 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 48 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.9 miles or 1h 56m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burns Flat, 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 217.8 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 82.1 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 211 — 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|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
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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...
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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
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211 mi into trip|~3h 44m in
Take the exit toward OK 44: Foss, Altus
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 53
Toward OK 44: Foss, Altus
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.05 one way
$76.11 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.80
$41.18
$82.35
premium
$5.37
$46.04
$92.08
diesel
$5.52
$47.36
$94.72
Estimated Tolls: $6.23
Turner Turnpike
(82.1 mi)$4.10
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(23.5 mi)$1.18
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-05-25.
EV Charging Along Route
49 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Tulsa Hills Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
Tulsa, OK
Tesla
24 DCFC
Love's 178-Chandler
Stroud, OK
FCN
12 DCFC
Edmond Marketplace - Tesla Supercharger
Edmond, OK
Tesla
12 DCFC
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.3
0
$22.87
$10.45
Efficient EV
54.5
0
$19.06
$8.71
EV Truck/SUV
87.1
1
$30.49
$13.94
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Afternoon
in Broken Arrow on Wednesday
Local time
2:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 to 10 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Burns Flat, OK
Afternoon
in Burns Flat on Wednesday
Local time
2:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 9 to 13 mph40% chanceLive 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
5 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
3h 54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
$18
near mile 105.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed drive profile, balancing fast-paced highway segments with local road transitions. Roughly 58% of your time will be spent on highways, allowing for efficient travel across the state. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, which spans 82.1 miles of the journey. Expect the road's personality to shift as you move between the different turnpikes and memorial highways. While much of the route focuses on steady cruising, the blend of infrastructure ensures you remain engaged behind the wheel.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.1 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.4 miles in near South Elm Place.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 217.8 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 (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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,893 ft664 ft
Total Climb
1,527 ft
Total Descent
390 ft
Highest Point
1,893 ft
~217.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,229 ft
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 Burns Flat, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Kilpatrick Turnpike West along the way.
Kilpatrick Turnpike West
101.7 mi in|~1h 49m|via I 344
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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 3h 54m. Total distance: 217.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.1 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.23 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.
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 Burns Flat, 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 (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 — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Burns Flat, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
