Origin
Mangum, OK
Evening in Mangum on Saturday
Local time
8:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mangum, 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
4h 48m
Distance
267.5 mi
430 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 35m
★
6 AM
4h 49m
8 AM
5h 16m
10 AM
4h 58m
12 PM
4h 56m
3 PM
5h 0m
5 PM
5h 14m
8 PM
4h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mangum, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
This 267.5-mile drive from Mangum, Oklahoma, to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 4 hours and 48 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, and John Kilpatrick Turnpike, with over half the journey on these main roads. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $42. Since it's a single-day adventure, you can enjoy the flexibility of starting when you please, making it a straightforward journey through Oklahoma's Great Plains region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
133.7 miles from Mangum, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 90.4 mi | 1h 32m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 82 mi | 1h 21m |
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | 23.5 mi | 25m |
| OK 34 | 21.6 mi | 26m |
| Creek Turnpike | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| US 283 | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| Great Western Cattle Trail | 10.7 mi | 10m |
| West Houston Street | 3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 90.4 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mangum, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on OK 34
93 ft
·
5 sec
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South Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn right onto OK 34
494 ft
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15 sec
·
East Lincoln Street
3
Turn left onto US 283; OK 34
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Louis Tittle Avenue
4
Continue on US 283; OK 9; OK 34
3.8 mi
·
4 min
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US 283; OK 9; OK 34
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 283; OK 34
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 283; OK 34
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on OK 34; US 283
503 ft
·
6 sec
·
OK 34; US 283
7
Continue on OK 34; CR N1950
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
OK 34; CR N1950
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on OK 34; CR N1950
14 mi
·
16 min
·
OK 34; CR N1950
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp onto OK 34
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
OK 34
Toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, Woodward
10
Merge onto I 40; OK 34
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 40
11 mi
·
10 min
·
Great Western Cattle Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 40
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 40
55 mi
·
54 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 137
Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
117 ft
·
9 sec
17
Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Czech Hall Road
18
Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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Northwest 10th Street
19
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northwest 10th Street
20
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 344 East
21
Merge onto I 344
24 mi
·
25 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 44
82 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
23
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.
24
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.
25
Continue on US 64; US 169
453 ft
·
6 sec
·
Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward East 81st Street South
Use the sharp right lane.
27
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
30
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Turn left onto North Main Street
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
32
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under five hours, this route is perfectly suited for a single day's travel, allowing you to depart from Mangum at your leisure. Plan for one primary stop to break up the 267.5 miles and manage your $42 fuel budget effectively, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 90.4-mile stretch on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent. This direct route through Oklahoma means you can focus on the journey itself, arriving in Broken Arrow with plenty of daylight remaining.
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 133.7 miles from Mangum, OK, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.4 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 59 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.7 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 53m
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 Mangum, 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 Mangum, OK
This is one driving day of about 267.5 miles and 4h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Mangum, 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 Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 90.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.7 miles from Mangum, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.4 miles.
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 175 decision points cluster between mile 35.6 and 263.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
35.6 mi into trip
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~43m in
|
OK 34
Take the ramp onto OK 34 toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, Woodward
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, W...
8
139.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 137
Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
8
247.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 21m 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
261.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 37m 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
263.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 39m 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
$41.82 one way
$83.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $45.92 | $91.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $51.48 | $102.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.06 | $118.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.22
Turner Turnpike
(82 mi)
$4.10
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(23.5 mi)
$1.18
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
$42
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.3 | 0 | $28.09 | $12.84 |
| Efficient EV | 66.9 | 0 | $23.41 | $10.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107 | 1 | $37.45 | $17.12 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Evening in Broken Arrow on Saturday
Local time
8:09 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 48m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
$18
near mile 156.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 58% of your journey taking place on major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 90.4 miles along the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. While much of the drive will be on these well-maintained roadways, the overall profile suggests a blend of faster highway travel and potentially some sections with varying road conditions as you transition between major arteries. This creates a dynamic driving experience, moving efficiently across the landscape.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.4 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 around 35.6 miles in near OK 34.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 267.5 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 35.6 miles (OK 34): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 247.8 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Mangum, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Woodward and Joplin.
Woodward
35.6 mi in
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~43m
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via OK 34
Joplin
247.8 mi in
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~4h 21m
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via OK 364
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 48m. Total distance: 267.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 90.4 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.22 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 35.6 miles (OK 34): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 247.8 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Broken Arrow, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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