Origin
Jenks, OK
Late night in Jenks on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jenks, 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
21m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jenks, OK
Mateusz Dach
Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Jenks and Broken Arrow, this 12.5-mile trip is an efficient way to cross the Great Plains region. You can expect to reach your destination in about 21 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. The route utilizes a combination of the Creek Turnpike, West Houston Street, and the Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway to navigate the area. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, it is a very budget-friendly commute. Whether you are running errands or visiting friends, the simplicity of this short drive offers a stress-free travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Creek Turnpike | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| West Houston Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Elm Place | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Broadway Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Creek Turnpike
— 4.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenks, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
107 ft
·
12 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge
4
Turn right onto Riverside Parkway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Riverside Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward OK 364 East
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto OK 364
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward OK 364 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OK 364 East
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
8 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
11.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
South Elm Place
Turn left onto South Elm Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.95 one way
$3.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.30
Creek Turnpike
(4.3 mi)
$0.30
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Broken Arrow on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m 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?
This 12.5-mile journey offers a mixed driving profile that blends local streets with faster transit corridors. Approximately 51% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on highways, providing a balance between suburban navigation and open road flow. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Creek Turnpike, covering 4.3 miles of the total distance. Because the route transitions between city streets and expressways, you will notice the pace shifting as you move away from the local grid and onto the major thoroughfares. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes utility over scenic variety.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Creek Turnpike.
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 early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 12.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 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.
On the drive from Jenks, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward 81St Street South along the way.
81St Street South
8 mi in
|
~11m
About the Cities
Starting in Jenks, OK
Full guide →Jenks is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma. Jenks' landscape is very similar to Tulsa's (it is right next to it) which is green with lots of trees and hills. It is right next to the Arkansas River, Riverparks, and it is near to many of the attractions in Tulsa. Its people are very friendly too, they have that famous Southern charm.
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 21m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on Creek Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.30 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: near the start (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 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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