Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
44 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Chelsea, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK to Chelsea, OK is 44 miles and takes about 56m via East Kenosha Street North, OK 351 East, and Creek Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, beginning and ending in Oklahoma. Since it's primarily surface roads, expect a more local feel compared to a highway cruise. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick hop between nearby towns without requiring an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 13.3 mi | 13m |
| Clem McSpadden Highway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Creek Turnpike | 6.6 mi | 6m |
| Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| East Kenosha Street North | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| North Sioux Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Chelsea, OK.
Start on North Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Kenosha Street North
Take the ramp
Merge onto OK 364
Continue on OK 364
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto OK 20
Turn right onto North Dorothy Avenue
Turn right onto East 9th Street
At end of road, turn left onto Maiden Lane
Continue on CR S4160
Turn right onto OK 66; US Historic 66
Continue on OK 66; US Historic 66
Continue on OK 66; OK 28; US Historic 66
Turn left onto OK 28
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 25 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto East Kenosha Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward Joplin
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward OK 20: Claremore, Pryor Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto OK 20 / East Will Rogers Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto North Dorothy Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.82 one way
$13.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.54 | $17.07 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Broken Arrow on Thursday
Local time
6:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Chelsea on Thursday
Local time
6:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This 44-mile drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. You'll be navigating local streets and state routes for the entire 56-minute duration. Expect a consistent pace without the frequent exits and merges typical of interstate travel. The focus will be on surface road cruising through communities.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near East Kenosha Street North.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44 miles you will encounter 11 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 4 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
219 ft
Total Descent
254 ft
Highest Point
768 ft
~37.8 mi in
Elevation Range
179 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Broken Arrow, OK and Chelsea, OK, road signs point toward Joplin and Pryor Creek.
Joplin
Pryor Creek
Founded 1902
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 44 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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