Broken Arrow, OK to Thomas, OK is 177.6 miles and takes about 3h 44m via OK 33, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily sticks to the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey across Oklahoma. You'll experience a mixed drive, transitioning from local roads to highways, making it a manageable one-day trip. With only one recommended stop, this route is ideal for those looking for an efficient transit rather than an extended exploration.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.8 miles from Broken Arrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 33
59.4 mi
1h 17m
Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
27.3 mi
34m
OK 3
26.5 mi
31m
East 116th Street
14.2 mi
17m
Creek Turnpike
13.6 mi
15m
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
10.3 mi
11m
East Russworm Street
10.2 mi
12m
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
6.2 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
OK 33
— 59.4 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Thomas, 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
6.2 mi·5 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 211Toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, DrumrightUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
109 ft·4 sec
Toward OK 33 West: DrumrightUse the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto OK 33
30 mi·37 min·OK 33
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on OK 33; CR EW71
1.3 mi·2 min·OK 33; CR EW71
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto East North Street
0.5 mi·48 sec·East North Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi·36 sec·East Main Street
17
Continue on East North Street
0.6 mi·1 min·East North Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto North Noble Avenue
204 ft·6 sec·North Noble Avenue
19
Turn right onto OK 18; OK 33; CR EW71
1.6 mi·2 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Continue on OK 18; OK 33; CR EW71
14 mi·17 min·East 116th Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on OK 33; CR EW71
10 mi·11 min·Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on OK 33
0.3 mi·23 sec·Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
23
Continue on OK 33
27 mi·34 min·Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Continue on OK 33
6.0 mi·6 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Continue on OK 33
8.2 mi·9 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
26
Continue on OK 33
1.9 mi·3 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Turn straight onto OK 3; OK 33
26 mi·31 min·OK 3; OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28
Continue on OK 3; OK 33
0.2 mi·23 sec·East Russworm Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on OK 3; OK 33
10 mi·12 min·East Russworm Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn left onto OK 33
12 mi·18 min·OK 33
Use the left lane.
31
Turn right onto North Main Street
99 ft·4 sec·North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
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Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under four hours, you can comfortably depart Broken Arrow anytime in the morning and arrive in Thomas with plenty of daylight remaining. The single recommended stop is a good reminder to plan your break strategically along the way, perhaps midway through the longest stretch on OK 33. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading into that 59.4-mile segment, as services might be spaced out. The $28 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting, and since it's a single-day drive, flexibility is key; adjust your departure time based on your preferences.
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 88.8 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.4 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 39 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.8 miles or 1h 52m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Thomas, 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 177.6 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 OK 33 for about 59.4 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 26 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
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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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25.8 mi into trip|~33m in
Take the exit toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 211
Toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright
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26 mi into trip|~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward OK 33 West: Drumright
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward OK 33 West: Drumright
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.77 one way
$55.53 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.49
$60.97
premium
$4.89
$34.18
$68.36
diesel
$5.61
$39.21
$78.42
Estimated Tolls: $1.26
Creek Turnpike
(12.7 mi)$0.89
Turner Turnpike
(6.2 mi)$0.31
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
$28
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.3
0
$18.65
$8.52
Efficient EV
44.4
0
$15.54
$7.10
EV Truck/SUV
71
0
$24.86
$11.37
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Night
in Broken Arrow on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
S 15 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Thomas, OK
Night
in Thomas on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
12 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
3h 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.
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...
28 mi from route
~69 min detour
$18
near mile 104.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed drive profile, with 60% of it on highways. You'll navigate a significant stretch of OK 33, including a 59.4-mile segment without major interruptions, which sets a consistent pace for a good portion of the journey. The route incorporates OK 3 and Sammy Davis, Junior Drive, suggesting a blend of highway speeds and potentially more localized road conditions as you approach your destination. Expect a drive that's neither a constant interstate grind nor a winding rural adventure, but rather a practical progression through the landscape.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.4 mi on OK 33.
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 5.4 miles in.
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 17 significant decision points across 177.6 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 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; at 18.7 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Thomas, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Drumright along the way.
Drumright
25.8 mi in|~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 44m. Total distance: 177.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.4 miles on OK 33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.26 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.
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 Thomas, 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 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; at 18.7 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Thomas, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
