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Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Verdigris, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

25m

Distance

19.1 mi

31 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Oklahoma, United States of America

Broken Arrow, OK

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town in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States

Verdigris, OK

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick transit between Broken Arrow and Verdigris, you are looking at a straightforward 19.1-mile drive. Expect to spend about 25 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Your journey will primarily utilize the Will Rogers Turnpike, Creek Turnpike, and East Kenosha Street North. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is a very budget-friendly commute across the Great Plains. Because the entire route remains within Oklahoma, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the trip. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Will Rogers Turnpike 6.9 mi 6m
Creek Turnpike 6.6 mi 6m
East Kenosha Street North 3.1 mi 5m
East 540 Road 1.2 mi 2m
North Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
Franklin Road 0.1 mi <1m
South 4120 Road 0.1 mi <1m
CR E540 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Will Rogers Turnpike — 6.9 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Verdigris, 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

6.9 mi · 6 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
Toward Joplin Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Turn right

481 ft · 39 sec
7

Turn left onto South 4120 Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · South 4120 Road
8

Turn left onto East 540 Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · East 540 Road
9

Continue on East 540 Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · East 540 Road
10

Turn right onto CR S4110

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Franklin Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11

Turn left onto CR E540

112 ft · 2 sec · CR E540
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12

Arrive at destination

CR E540

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 19 — 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.
5
3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward OK 351 East: Joplin

Navigation decision point

Toward OK 351 East: Joplin
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
6
18.9 mi into trip | ~25m in | CR S4110 / Franklin Road

Turn right onto CR S4110 / Franklin Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
19 mi into trip | ~25m in | CR E540

Turn left onto CR E540

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.99 one way

$5.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.28 $6.56
premium $4.89 $3.68 $7.35
diesel $5.61 $4.22 $8.43

Estimated Tolls: $0.81

Creek Turnpike (6.6 mi) $0.46
Will Rogers Turnpike (6.9 mi) $0.35

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Tolls

$1

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.7 0 $2.01 $0.92
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.67 $0.76
EV Truck/SUV 7.6 0 $2.67 $1.22

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Broken Arrow, OK

Late night in Broken Arrow on Sunday

Local time

1:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 15 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 12:13AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 12:11AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Verdigris, OK

Late night in Verdigris on Sunday

Local time

1:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 15 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 12:13AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 12:11AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

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

25m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This 25-minute journey is a highway-focused drive, with 71% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of turnpikes and local arterial roads, providing a balance of speed and accessibility. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.9-mile segment on the Will Rogers Turnpike, which allows for steady cruising. Because the route is relatively short, the character of the road shifts quickly from suburban-style local streets to the more open, fast-paced environment of the turnpike system. You should anticipate a functional driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Will Rogers Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Turnpike and Creek Turnpike. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near East Kenosha Street North.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (East Kenosha Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Verdigris, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.

Joplin

4 mi in | ~8m | via 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"

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 25m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.81 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 Verdigris, 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 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Verdigris, 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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