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Trip from Morris, OK to Broken Arrow, OK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

48 mi

77 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Morris, OK, OK

Morris, OK

Lukas Kosc

city in Oklahoma, United States of America

Broken Arrow, OK

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Trip Overview

Morris, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is 48 miles and takes about 1h 3m via Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway and Creek Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip that stays within the familiar Great Plains region of Oklahoma. Expect a drive that features more turns than open highway, making it a relaxed local journey rather than a high-speed dash. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a short hop between towns with minimal fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway 13.8 mi 16m
Okmulgee Beeline 9.3 mi 11m
Creek Turnpike 8 mi 9m
University Boulevard 3.7 mi 5m
West Houston Street 3 mi 5m
US 62 2.6 mi 3m
North Wood Drive 2 mi 2m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway 1.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway — 13.8 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morris, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.

1

Start on OK 52

19 ft · 5 sec · South Hughes Avenue
2

Turn left onto US 62

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Ozark Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Continue on US 62

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4

Turn right onto OK 56 Loop

3.7 mi · 5 min · University Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5

Turn right onto US 75

2.0 mi · 2 min · North Wood Drive
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa Use the right lane.
6

Continue on US 75

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on US 75

14 mi · 16 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
8

Continue on US 75

9.3 mi · 11 min · Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward OK 364 Toll East: Creek Turnpike Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto OK 364

8.0 mi · 9 min · Creek Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

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.
12

Continue on US 64; US 169

453 ft · 6 sec · Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward East 81st Street South Use the sharp right lane.
14

Turn left onto East 81st Street South

0.3 mi · 44 sec · East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
15

Continue on West Houston Street

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn left onto South Elm Place

0.4 mi · 50 sec · South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
18

Turn left onto North Main Street

63 ft · 2 sec · North Main Street
19

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Glenpool, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Glenpool, OK

24 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

Okmulgee, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Glenpool, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24 miles from Morris, 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.5 — 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 | US 62 / West Ozark Street

Turn left onto US 62 / West Ozark Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
7.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 75 / North Wood Drive

Turn right onto US 75 / North Wood Drive toward US 75 North: Tulsa

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
6
33.4 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward OK 364 Toll East: Creek Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward OK 364 Toll East: Creek Turnpike
8
41.8 mi into trip | ~52m 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
43.5 mi into trip | ~54m 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

$7.50 one way

$15.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.24 $16.48
premium $4.89 $9.24 $18.47
diesel $5.61 $10.60 $21.20

Estimated Tolls: $0.56

Creek Turnpike (8 mi) $0.56

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

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 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 14.4 0 $5.04 $2.30
Efficient EV 12 0 $4.20 $1.92
EV Truck/SUV 19.2 0 $6.72 $3.07

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Morris, OK

Late night in Morris on Tuesday

Local time

5:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Broken Arrow, OK

Late night in Broken Arrow on Tuesday

Local time

5:18 AM

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

14 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

1h 3m 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?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 27% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time navigating local roads, interspersed with stretches on the Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway and the Creek Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 13.8 miles on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway. Be prepared for frequent adjustments to your steering and speed as you transition between different road types.

Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 early in the drive near US 62 / West Ozark Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (US 62 / West Ozark Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (US 75 / North Wood Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Morris, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward 81St Street South along the way.

81St Street South

43.5 mi in | ~54m

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 3m. Total distance: 48 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.56 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 (US 62 / West Ozark Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (US 75 / North Wood Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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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