Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Night in Broken Arrow on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Jenks, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Jenks, OK
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Trip Overview
This quick 12-mile drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Jenks, OK takes about 20 minutes, making it a perfect short trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You'll navigate primarily using Creek Turnpike, West Washington Street, and South Elm Place. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2, this route through the Great Plains region is very accessible. It's an easy option for a quick errand or a short scenic detour within Oklahoma. The drive is straightforward and efficient, ideal for those looking for a hassle-free journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Creek Turnpike | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| West Washington Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| South Elm Place | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East 91st Street South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East A Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Broadway Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Creek Turnpike
— 4.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Jenks, OK.
1
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 East
Use 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
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Toward US 64 East, US 169 South, OK 364 West: Bixby, Jenks, Sapulpa, Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Riverside Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
11
Turn slight right
191 ft
·
5 sec
12
Turn straight onto Riverside Parkway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Riverside Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto East 96th Street South
501 ft
·
16 sec
·
East 96th Street South
Toward Jenks
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge
15
Continue on East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Main Street
16
Continue on East A Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East A Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
265 ft
·
11 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 10.3 — 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.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West Washington Street
Turn right onto West Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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...
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Riverside Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Riverside Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.30
Creek Turnpike
(4.3 mi)
$0.30
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Jenks, OK
Night in Jenks on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m 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?
Expect a mixed drive experience on this route, with 41% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.3 miles on the Creek Turnpike. This segment likely offers a smoother, faster pace before transitioning to local roads like West Washington Street and South Elm Place. The road's character shifts, providing a blend of open highway and more local, potentially slower-paced sections as you approach your destination.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Creek 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 0.4 miles in near South Elm Place.
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 12 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (South Elm Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (West Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: 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 Jenks, OK, road signs point toward Sapulpa and Oklahoma City.
Sapulpa
6 mi in
|
~11m
|
via US 64; US 169; OK 364
Oklahoma City
6 mi in
|
~11m
|
via US 64; US 169; OK 364
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 Jenks, OK
Full guide →Jenks is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma. Jenks' landscape is very similar to Tulsa's (it is right next to it) which is green with lots of trees and hills. It is right next to the Arkansas River, Riverparks, and it is near to many of the attractions in Tulsa. Its people are very friendly too, they have that famous Southern charm.
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 20m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on Creek Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.30 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 Jenks, 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 0.4 miles (South Elm Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (West Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: 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 Jenks, 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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