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Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Checotah, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

56 mi

90 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Oklahoma, United States of America

Broken Arrow, OK

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town in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States

Checotah, OK

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a straightforward, efficient journey through the Great Plains of Oklahoma, the 56-mile trek from Broken Arrow to Checotah is an ideal choice. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 5 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip. With a fuel budget of roughly $9, it is an economical excursion that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of local streets and turnpikes, transitioning seamlessly between the two cities. This route serves as a practical connection for those wanting to reach their destination without unnecessary detours or complicated logistics.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Muskogee Turnpike 24.9 mi 23m
South 32nd Street 19.4 mi 22m
US 69 6 mi 8m
North Broadway Street 2.2 mi 3m
Disabled American Veterans Highway 1.1 mi 1m
East Kenosha Street North 1 mi 2m
North Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
US 69 Business 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Muskogee Turnpike — 24.9 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Checotah, OK.

1

Start on North Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

At end of road, turn right onto East Kenosha Street North

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Kenosha Street North
Use the right lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Expressway East Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto OK 51

1.1 mi · 1 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
5

Continue on OK 351

25 mi · 23 min · Muskogee Turnpike
Toward OK 351 East: Muskogee, Fort Smith Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward Muskogee, Wagoner Use the right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

201 ft · 5 sec
8

Merge onto US 69

6.0 mi · 8 min · US 69
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on US 64; US 69

19 mi · 22 min · South 32nd Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10

Take the exit onto US 69 Business

0.2 mi · 33 sec · US 69 Business
Toward US 69 Business: Checotah, Rentiesville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn left onto US 69 Business; CR N4210

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12

Arrive at destination

US 69B

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Muskogee, OK

28 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

Coweta, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Muskogee, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28 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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 53.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | East Kenosha Street North

At end of road, turn right onto East Kenosha Street North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Expressway East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Expressway East
7
27.7 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward Muskogee, Wagoner

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward Muskogee, Wagoner
5
28.2 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 69

Merge onto US 69

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
53.6 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | US 69 Business

Take the exit onto US 69 Business toward US 69 Business: Checotah, Rentiesville

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. Toward US 69 Business: Checotah, Rentiesville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.75 one way

$17.51 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.61 $19.23
premium $4.89 $10.78 $21.55
diesel $5.61 $12.36 $24.73

Estimated Tolls: $1.74

Muskogee Turnpike (24.9 mi) $1.74

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$2

Total

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.8 0 $5.88 $2.69
Efficient EV 14 0 $4.90 $2.24
EV Truck/SUV 22.4 0 $7.84 $3.58

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Broken Arrow, OK

Late night in Broken Arrow on Sunday

Local time

2:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Cloudy

S 15 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Checotah, OK

Late night in Checotah on Sunday

Local time

2:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°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

12 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 5m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip offers a balanced driving experience, characterized by a 100% highway share that keeps you moving efficiently. You will start by navigating South 32nd Street and US 69 before transitioning onto the Muskogee Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the turnpike, where you can settle in for 24.9 miles of steady driving. Because the entire route is paved with high-speed transit in mind, the drive feels consistent rather than technical. It is a functional, streamlined journey that allows you to focus on the road ahead as you travel across the Oklahoma landscape.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.9 mi on Muskogee 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 0.6 miles in near East Kenosha Street North.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.6 miles (East Kenosha Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

756 ft 580 ft

Total Climb

203 ft

Total Descent

313 ft

Highest Point

756 ft

Elevation Range

176 ft

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 Checotah, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith, Muskogee and Wagoner.

Fort Smith

2.8 mi in | ~5m | via OK 351

Muskogee

27.7 mi in | ~29m

Wagoner

27.7 mi in | ~29m

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 1h 5m. Total distance: 56 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.9 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.74 in tolls one way, starting with Muskogee 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 Checotah, 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 0.6 miles (East Kenosha Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Checotah, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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