Origin
Drumright, OK
Night in Drumright on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Drumright, 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 1m
Distance
49.5 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Drumright, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
This 49.5-mile drive from Drumright to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour. Primarily utilizing OK 33 and the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, this route offers a highway-focused experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an economical choice for a single-day excursion, fitting perfectly within the Great Plains region. You'll find this drive to be efficient and direct, making it ideal for a quick journey without the need for an overnight stay. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 33 | 22 mi | 25m |
| Creek Turnpike | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 6.3 mi | 5m |
| West Houston Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| East Broadway Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Elm Place | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Broadway Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 33
— 22 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Drumright, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on OK 33
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on OK 33
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 33
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on OK 33
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 33
14 mi
·
16 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 44
6.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
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.
9
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.
10
Continue on US 64; US 169
453 ft
·
6 sec
·
Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward East 81st Street South
Use the sharp right lane.
12
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn left onto North Main Street
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Drumright, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 23.4 and 48.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
23.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Turn left toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
29.8 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
43.3 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
45.1 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
48.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
South Elm Place
Turn left onto South Elm Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.74 one way
$15.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.50 | $16.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.53 | $19.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.25
Creek Turnpike
(13.5 mi)
$0.94
Turner Turnpike
(6.3 mi)
$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
S 15 mph
11% chance
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
6 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 1m 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?
Expect an 88% highway share on this route, indicating a dominant focus on faster-paced driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22 miles along OK 33, offering a good period of consistent travel. While the Creek Turnpike and Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike provide a smooth, high-speed experience, the initial and final segments on OK 33 might offer a slightly different road feel. Overall, this drive is characterized by its efficiency and the prevalence of well-maintained, high-speed roads, allowing for steady progress.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22 mi on OK 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 33 and Creek Turnpike. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23.4 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 49.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 23.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 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 43.3 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.
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 Drumright, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Joplin and 81St Street South.
Joplin
29.8 mi in
|
~34m
|
via OK 364
81St Street South
45.1 mi in
|
~52m
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 1m. Total distance: 49.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22 miles on OK 33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.25 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 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 23.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 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 43.3 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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