Origin
Chandler, OK
Night in Chandler on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chandler, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
71.8 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chandler, OK
Kyle Tran
Broken Arrow, OK
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 71.8-mile drive from Chandler to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Designed as a highway-focused experience, 92% of the route utilizes major roadways, making it ideal for a single-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this route offers an economical option for travelers. You'll be traversing within the Great Plains region for the entirety of your trip, experiencing a consistent landscape. This drive is best suited for those looking for efficiency and minimal fuss on their way to Broken Arrow.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 50.7 mi | 49m |
| Creek Turnpike | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| West Houston Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Manvel Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Price Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Elm Place | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Broadway Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 50.7 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on US Historic 66; OK 66; OK 18
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Manvel Avenue
2
Turn straight onto OK 18
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West 1st Street
3
Continue on OK 18
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Price Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Merge onto I 44
51 mi
·
49 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto OK 364
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Exit 218B
Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64; US 169
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Toward US 64 West, US 169 North: Tulsa
Use the slight left lane.
8
Continue on US 64; US 169
453 ft
·
6 sec
·
Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward East 81st Street South
Use the sharp right lane.
10
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn left onto North Main Street
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Chandler, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 71 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
52.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Take the exit onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
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 218B
Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
8
65.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
US 64; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway toward US 64 West, US 169 North: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 64 West, US 169 North: Tulsa
7
67.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward East 81st Street South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward East 81st Street South
6
71 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
South Elm Place
Turn left onto South Elm Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.23 one way
$22.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.32 | $24.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.82 | $27.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.85 | $31.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.47
Turner Turnpike
(50.7 mi)
$2.53
Creek Turnpike
(13.5 mi)
$0.94
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$3
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Broken Arrow, OK
Night in Broken Arrow on Saturday
Local time
11:21 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
15 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
1h 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 predominantly highway experience on this route, with 92% of your miles spent on major roads. The bulk of your journey, a continuous stretch of 50.7 miles, will be on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. This means you'll encounter consistent speeds and minimal interruptions for a significant portion of the drive. While it's a highway-focused profile, the transition through the Creek Turnpike and onto West Houston Street will introduce you to the final approach into Broken Arrow, offering a gradual shift in environment. It's a drive built for covering distance efficiently.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.7 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner 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 1.2 miles in.
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 71.8 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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 52.2 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.7 miles (US 64; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
942 ft
639 ft
Total Climb
242 ft
Total Descent
428 ft
Highest Point
942 ft
~5.1 mi in
Elevation Range
303 ft
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 Chandler, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Joplin and 81St Street South.
Joplin
52.2 mi in
|
~53m
|
via OK 364
81St Street South
67.4 mi in
|
~1h 10m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 20m. Total distance: 71.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.7 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.47 in tolls one way, starting with Turner 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 Broken Arrow, 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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 52.2 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.7 miles (US 64; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway): 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 Broken Arrow, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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