Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Late night in Broken Arrow on Sunday
Local time
2:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Inola, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Inola, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Great Plains, the 24.5-mile journey from Broken Arrow to Inola is a straightforward option. You can expect to spend about 32 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, the route is highly economical for travelers looking to move between these two Oklahoma towns. You will primarily navigate via the Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway, the Creek Turnpike, and East Kenosha Street North. Because the trip is so brief, there is no need to plan for overnight stays, allowing you maximum flexibility in your schedule. It is a practical, efficient connection that gets you to your destination without unnecessary complications.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| Creek Turnpike | 6.6 mi | 6m |
| East Kenosha Street North | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| OK 88 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
— 11.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Inola, 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
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Toward US 412 East: Choteau, Siloam Springs
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward OK 88: Inola, Claremore
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
138 ft
·
4 sec
Toward OK 88 South: Inola
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto OK 88
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 88
11
Arrive at destination
South Broadway Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 23.2 — 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.
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
22.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward OK 88: Inola, Claremore
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 88: Inola, Claremore
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward OK 88 South: Inola
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward OK 88 South: Inola
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.21 | $8.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
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
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 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 | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
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
Inola, OK
Late night in Inola on Sunday
Local time
2:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
32m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with about 81% of your travel time spent on faster thoroughfares. You will find yourself cruising along the Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.4 miles. The road maintains a consistent pace, shifting from the major turnpike infrastructure into local street navigation as you approach Inola. Because the route is entirely contained within the Great Plains, you can anticipate a steady, predictable driving experience. Expect a functional, no-frills transit that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 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 7 decision points packed into just 24.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (East Kenosha Street North): 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; at 11.5 miles (US 412 / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Inola, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Siloam Springs and Claremore.
Joplin
4 mi in
|
~8m
|
via OK 364
Siloam Springs
11.1 mi in
|
~15m
Claremore
22.9 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 32m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 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 Inola, 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 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles (US 412 / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Inola, 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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