This 225.2-mile journey from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, to Elk City, Oklahoma, is a straightforward Great Plains drive that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 4 hours and 1 minute on the road, with a fuel cost estimated around $34. The route primarily utilizes major highways, making for a relatively efficient trip. With a recommended one-day drive, you have the flexibility to depart when you're ready and make stops as needed. The majority of your travel will be on well-maintained roadways, offering a practical way to traverse the landscape.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.6 miles from Broken Arrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
82.9 mi
1h 25m
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
82.1 mi
1h 21m
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi
25m
Creek Turnpike
13.6 mi
15m
Great Western Cattle Trail
10.6 mi
10m
West Washington Street
3 mi
5m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi
2m
Northwest 10th Street
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 82.9 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Elk City, 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
11 mi·10 min·Great Western Cattle Trail
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on I 40
3.9 mi·4 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 40Toward East 7th StreetUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn right onto North Eastern Avenue
244 ft·12 sec·North Eastern Avenue
22
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.3 mi·3 min·East 3rd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
Turn right
99 ft·7 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this one-day trip covering 225.2 miles, an early morning departure is recommended to maximize your time and avoid potential afternoon traffic. Plan for one significant stop, perhaps midway, to stretch your legs and refuel. Given the 4-hour duration, you won't need to split the drive, so flexibility is key. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 82.9 miles on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination or a convenient service area.
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 112.6 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.9 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 50 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.6 miles or 2h 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elk City, 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 225.2 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 82.9 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 223.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
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
7
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...
7
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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223.5 mi into trip|~3h 57m in
Take the exit toward East 7th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40
Toward East 7th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.21 one way
$70.41 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$38.66
$77.31
premium
$4.89
$43.34
$86.68
diesel
$5.61
$49.72
$99.44
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
$35
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.6
0
$23.65
$10.81
Efficient EV
56.3
0
$19.71
$9.01
EV Truck/SUV
90.1
1
$31.53
$14.41
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Evening
in Broken Arrow on Saturday
Local time
8:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Elk City, OK
Evening
in Elk City on Saturday
Local time
8:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live 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
24 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
4h 1m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
$18
near mile 108.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The drive is characterized as a 'Mixed drive,' with 53% of the route on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced driving, including an 82.9-mile segment on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, offering opportunities to cover distance efficiently. This isn't a winding, technical route; rather, it's designed for steady progress. The transition between different highway sections is smooth, allowing you to maintain a consistent pace for much of the 4-hour duration.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.9 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 16 significant decision points across 225.2 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
1,918 ft744 ft
Total Climb
1,238 ft
Total Descent
76 ft
Highest Point
1,918 ft
~225.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,174 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 Elk City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Kilpatrick Turnpike West along the way.
Kilpatrick Turnpike West
101.7 mi in|~1h 49m|via I 344
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 1m. Total distance: 225.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.9 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 Elk City, 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 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Elk City, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
