Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Late night in Broken Arrow on Tuesday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Chouteau, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
34.6 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Chouteau, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Great Plains, the 34.6-mile trek from Broken Arrow to Chouteau is a straightforward commute. You can expect to spend about 44 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budget roughly $5 for fuel to cover the distance, which remains entirely within the state of Oklahoma. Because the route is short and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, this highway-focused drive gets you to your destination without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway | 21.3 mi | 25m |
| Creek Turnpike | 6.6 mi | 6m |
| East Kenosha Street North | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Howey | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| CR N4300 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Vann Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
— 21.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Chouteau, 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
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East Kenosha Street North
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward OK 351 East: Joplin
4
Merge onto OK 364
6.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Toward Joplin
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on OK 364
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
Toward Joplin
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 33A
Toward US 412 East: Chouteau, Siloam Springs
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 412
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Toward US 412 East: Choteau, Siloam Springs
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto CR N4300
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
CR N4300
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Howey
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Howey
10
Continue on South Vann Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Vann Street
11
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Turn right onto US 69
178 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Chouteau Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
US 69
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 32.7 — 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.
6
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Merge onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward Joplin
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Joplin
8
11.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 412 East: Chouteau, Siloam Springs
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.
Exit 33A
Toward US 412 East: Chouteau, Siloam Springs
7
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 412 / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Merge onto US 412 / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway toward US 412 East: Choteau, Siloam Springs
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 412 East: Choteau, Siloam Springs
7
32.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
CR N4300
Take the exit onto CR N4300
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.41 one way
$10.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.49
Creek Turnpike
(6.6 mi)
$0.46
Will Rogers Turnpike
(0.5 mi)
$0.03
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Chouteau, OK
Late night in Chouteau on Tuesday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 7:47PM CDT until April 21 at 7:51AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 20 at 2:28PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
23 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
44m 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?
Expect a highly efficient journey, as 82% of your drive takes place on highways. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating the Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.3 miles. The remainder of the trip utilizes the Creek Turnpike and East Kenosha Street North to connect you to your final destination. It is a functional, highway-focused drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads. Once you clear the initial expressway segments, the flow of the road remains consistent, keeping your transit time predictable.
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: 21.3 mi on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway and Creek Turnpike. 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
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 34.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
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 11.1 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
574 ft
Total Climb
172 ft
Total Descent
302 ft
Highest Point
756 ft
Elevation Range
182 ft
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 Chouteau, OK, road signs point toward Joplin and Siloam Springs.
Joplin
4 mi in
|
~8m
|
via OK 364
Siloam Springs
11.1 mi in
|
~15m
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 44m. Total distance: 34.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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 21.3 miles on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.49 in tolls one way, starting with Creek 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 Chouteau, 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 4 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 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 Chouteau, 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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