Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Late night in Broken Arrow on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Claremore, 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
33m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Claremore, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Oklahoma Great Plains, the 24.4-mile trip from Broken Arrow to Claremore is a straightforward commute. You can easily complete this drive in about 33 minutes, making it a perfect one-day outing that requires no overnight stay. Navigating this route involves a combination of the Creek Turnpike, the Will Rogers Turnpike, and South Lynn Riggs Boulevard. Budgeting around $4 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel expenses for this short distance. Because both cities are firmly within the same region, you won't need to worry about major environmental transitions, allowing for a predictable and efficient journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| Creek Turnpike | 6.6 mi | 6m |
| South Lynn Riggs Boulevard | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| East Kenosha Street North | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| OK 266 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Will Rogers Boulevard | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Will Rogers Turnpike
— 7.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Claremore, 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
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
Toward Joplin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 248
Toward OK 266 West: Claremore, Port of Catoosa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward PIKEPASS Only
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 266
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
OK 266
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward OK 66: Claremore, Catoosa
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right
162 ft
·
4 sec
Toward OK 66 East: Claremore
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto OK 66; US Historic 66
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South Lynn Riggs Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto OK 88
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Will Rogers Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
OK 88
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 18.6 — 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.
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
17.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward OK 266 West: Claremore, Port of Catoosa
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 248
Toward OK 266 West: Claremore, Port of Catoosa
8
18 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PIKEPASS Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PIKEPASS Only
8
18.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward OK 66: Claremore, Catoosa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward OK 66: Claremore, Catoosa
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.81 one way
$7.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.82
Creek Turnpike
(6.6 mi)
$0.46
Will Rogers Turnpike
(7.2 mi)
$0.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Claremore, OK
Late night in Claremore on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
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
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 24.4-mile trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing regional highway efficiency with local access roads. Approximately 58% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the journey. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along a 7.2-mile section of the Will Rogers Turnpike, which allows for consistent cruising. As you move between these two cities, the road character shifts from the structured flow of major turnpikes to the more localized feel of South Lynn Riggs Boulevard. Expect a practical, no-nonsense experience that prioritizes direct travel over winding scenery.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on Will Rogers 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
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 24.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
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 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Claremore, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Port Of Catoosa, Pikepass Only and Catoosa.
Joplin
4 mi in
|
~8m
|
via OK 364
Port Of Catoosa
17.8 mi in
|
~22m
Pikepass Only
18 mi in
|
~22m
Catoosa
18.6 mi in
|
~23m
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"
Arriving in Claremore, OK
Full guide →Claremore is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma. Claremore is famous for being the birthplace of legendary Will Rogers. It is also famous to locals because of Cherokee casino and resort. It is about 30-45 minutes northeast of Tulsa, the largest city in Green Country.
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 33m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.82 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 Claremore, 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 17.8 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 Claremore, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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