Broken Arrow, OK to Waukomis, OK is 138.9 miles and takes about 2h 34m via Cimarron Turnpike and Norma A. Lamb Highway, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Oklahoma. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on highways, making it a relatively quick connection between these two points. Plan for a single recommended day, as the duration is well within a typical travel day, with minimal need for overnight stops.
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
69.5 miles from Broken Arrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cimarron Turnpike
58.9 mi
56m
Norma A. Lamb Highway
24.5 mi
26m
Sand Springs Expressway
14.5 mi
16m
Broken Arrow Expressway
11.7 mi
14m
Keystone Expressway
8.7 mi
9m
South Van Buren Street
5.6 mi
7m
East Owen K. Garriott Road
3.8 mi
4m
East Southgate Road
3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 58.9 mi, about 56m
Traffic on I-244
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,376 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~171 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Waukomis, 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 right onto North Elm Place
1.3 mi·2 min·North Elm Place
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward OK 51 WestUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto OK 51
0.9 mi·1 min·Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on OK 51
380 ft·5 sec·Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
7
Continue on OK 51
12 mi·14 min·Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi·27 sec·Inner Dispersal Loop
Toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand Springs, JoplinUse the straight lane.
9
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.5 mi·41 sec·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
10
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi·43 sec·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Exit 5BToward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand SpringsUse the left lane.
11
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51
14 mi·16 min·Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi·3 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi·1 min·Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 64; US 412
5.1 mi·5 min·Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 412
31 mi·29 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
28 mi·27 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 64; US 412
24 mi·26 min·Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.8 mi·4 min·East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit onto US 64
0.3 mi·39 sec·US 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto US 64
2.2 mi·4 min·South 30th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto East Southgate Road
3.0 mi·5 min·East Southgate Road
22
Turn left onto US 81
5.6 mi·7 min·South Van Buren Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto East Euclid Avenue
0.5 mi·45 sec·East Euclid Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
East Euclid Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 34m estimated drive time, leaving Broken Arrow in the morning allows ample time to reach Waukomis with daylight to spare. The $22 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting, and you'll likely only need one fuel stop, if any, given the total distance. Pay attention to the transition from the Cimarron Turnpike to Norma A. Lamb Highway, as this is where the road type changes. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility in your departure time and can easily add short breaks as needed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.5 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 31 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.5 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waukomis, 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 138.9 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 Cimarron Turnpike for about 58.9 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 71.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|North Elm Place
At end of road, turn right onto North Elm Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip|~4m in
Turn left toward OK 51 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OK 51 West
8
14.7 mi into trip|~20m in|US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand Springs, Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand...
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15.5 mi into trip|~21m in|US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...
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71.2 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.09 one way
$46.19 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$25.16
$50.31
premium
$5.18
$28.34
$56.69
diesel
$5.35
$29.26
$58.51
Estimated Tolls: $2.95
Cimarron Turnpike
(58.9 mi)$2.95
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
$23
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.7
0
$14.58
$6.67
Efficient EV
34.7
0
$12.15
$5.56
EV Truck/SUV
55.6
0
$19.45
$8.89
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of May 25, 2026
Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Afternoon
in Broken Arrow on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 5 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Waukomis, OK
Afternoon
in Waukomis on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Partly Sunny
ESE 10 mph0% chanceLive 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 34m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 68% of this route on highways, expect a good amount of time cruising at higher speeds. The longest stretch without a significant road change is 58.9 miles on the Cimarron Turnpike. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads, so be ready to adjust your speed and awareness as you approach your destination. The transition will likely involve more frequent exits and local traffic as you get closer to Waukomis.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.9 mi on Cimarron Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and Norma A. Lamb Highway. 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 North Elm Place.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 138.9 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 (North Elm Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,248 ft666 ft
Total Climb
687 ft
Total Descent
195 ft
Highest Point
1,248 ft
~138.9 mi in
Elevation Range
582 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 Waukomis, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.
Joplin
14.7 mi in|~20m|via US 64; OK 51
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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"
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 138.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.95 in tolls one way, starting with Cimarron 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.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Waukomis, 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. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North Elm Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Waukomis, OK before heading back.
