If you are planning a trip from Madill to Broken Arrow, expect a journey covering 186 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains. You should anticipate roughly 3 hours and 19 minutes of time behind the wheel, making this a very manageable one-day excursion. Budget approximately $28 for fuel to complete the transit. Since the route stays entirely within Oklahoma, you won't experience significant regional transitions, but you will navigate a variety of local roads. It is a straightforward drive that works best as a single-day trip, allowing you the flexibility to arrive in Broken Arrow without needing an overnight stop.
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
90.8 miles from Madill, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
72.2 mi
1h 24m
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
37.9 mi
37m
J. A. Richardson Loop
36.5 mi
42m
Creek Turnpike
13.5 mi
15m
South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi
5m
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi
3m
West Houston Street
3 mi
5m
South Milt Phillips Avenue
2.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 72.2 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madill, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
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Start on US 377; OK 99; OK 199
207 ft·9 sec·East Main Street
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Enter roundabout onto US 377; OK 99; OK 199
509 ft·19 sec·East Main Street
3
Continue on US 377; OK 99; OK 199
0.4 mi·56 sec·East Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 377; OK 99
12 mi·14 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on US 377; OK 22; OK 99
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 377; OK 99
1.8 mi·2 min·North Kemp Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 377; OK 99
17 mi·19 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 99; US 377
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
16 mi·19 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Take the ramp onto US 377; OK 99
0.2 mi·32 sec·Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward OK 3 West, US 377 North, OK 99 North: AdaUse the straight / left lanes.
11
Merge onto US 377; OK 3; OK 99
37 mi·42 min·J. A. Richardson Loop
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
2.9 mi·3 min·South Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 99; US 377
14 mi·16 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi·3 min·Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi·14 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 99; US 377
4.4 mi·5 min·South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
314 ft·7 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·23 sec·this road
19
Turn slight right
510 ft·13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
20
Merge onto I 44
38 mi·37 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit onto OK 364
13 mi·15 min·Creek Turnpike
Exit 218BToward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, JoplinUse the slight right lane.
22
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: TulsaUse the slight left lane.
23
Continue on US 64; US 169
453 ft·6 sec·Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward East 81st Street SouthUse the sharp right lane.
25
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi·44 sec·East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi·5 min·West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi·50 sec·South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
Turn left onto North Main Street
63 ft·2 sec·North Main Street
30
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3 hour and 19 minute journey, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the local road navigation. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to navigate the turn-heavy segments while visibility is high and local traffic remains predictable. Since your fuel costs will hover around $28, check your gas levels before departing Madill to ensure you aren't searching for pumps on unfamiliar local roads. Because this is a shorter trip, you have the advantage of flexibility; use your one recommended stop to rest your eyes from the constant turns of the local street network.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 90.8 miles from Madill, OK, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.2 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 40 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.8 miles or 1h 49m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broken Arrow, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Madill, 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 Madill, OK
This is one driving day of about 181.6 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Madill, 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 Veterans Memorial Highway for about 72.2 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 49.1 and 177.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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49.1 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the ramp onto US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward OK 3 West, US 377 North, OK 99 North: Ada
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward OK 3 West, US 377 North, OK 99 North: Ad...
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123.7 mi into trip|~2h 27m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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161.9 mi into trip|~3h 5m 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
175.4 mi into trip|~3h 20m 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
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177.2 mi into trip|~3h 22m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.39 one way
$56.78 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$31.17
$62.34
premium
$4.89
$34.95
$69.89
diesel
$5.61
$40.09
$80.19
Estimated Tolls: $2.83
Turner Turnpike
(37.9 mi)$1.89
Creek Turnpike
(13.5 mi)$0.94
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
$28
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.5
0
$19.07
$8.72
Efficient EV
45.4
0
$15.89
$7.26
EV Truck/SUV
72.6
0
$25.42
$11.62
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Madill, OK
Night
in Madill on Saturday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Broken Arrow, OK
Night
in Broken Arrow on Saturday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live 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
14 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
3h 32m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive, as this route does not rely on major interstates and features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating through Veterans Memorial Highway, along with East and West Main Street segments. Because the route prioritizes local roads over high-speed thoroughfares, your pace will be dictated by the flow of local traffic rather than highway cruising. Expect a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition between these smaller road networks. This is a practical, ground-level way to experience the Oklahoma landscape.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 49.1 miles in near US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 16 significant decision points across 181.6 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 49.1 miles (US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 161.9 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Madill, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.
Joplin
161.9 mi in|~3h 5m|via OK 364
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 181.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 72.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.83 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 49.1 miles (US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 161.9 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Broken Arrow, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
