Origin
Oilton, OK
Morning in Oilton on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oilton, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oilton, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
Oilton, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is 52.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via the Sand Springs Expressway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward trip across Oklahoma. You'll primarily be on well-established expressways, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. Given its short duration and focus on highway travel, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion without the need for overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.2 mi | 15m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 11.8 mi | 14m |
| Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| OK 151 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Mannford Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Elm Place | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Sand Springs Expressway
— 14.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oilton, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
162 ft
·
5 sec
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East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto OK 99
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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South A Avenue
3
Continue on OK 99
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
4
Turn right onto OK 51
11 mi
·
12 min
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Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 51
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on OK 51
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Mannford Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 51
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on OK 51
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Mannford Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn slight right onto OK 151
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 151
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Take the ramp onto OK 151
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
OK 151
11
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 151
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
OK 151
Toward US 64 East, US 412 East: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 64; US 412
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 64; OK 51
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
15
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Inner Dispersal Loop
Exit 4B
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 64; US 75; OK 51
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Bartlesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on OK 51
379 ft
·
5 sec
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Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
19
Continue on OK 51
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Elm Place
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
178 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Rose District
22
Turn straight onto North Elm Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Elm Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto West College Street North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West College Street North
24
Turn right onto North Main Street
305 ft
·
10 sec
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North Main Street
25
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Oilton, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 22.6 and 50.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
22.6 mi into trip
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~29m in
|
OK 151
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 151 toward US 64 East, US 412 East: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 64 East, US 412 East: Tulsa
7
37.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 64; OK 51
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 7...
8
37.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 4B
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Bro...
8
39.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
6
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward Elm Place
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Elm Place
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.25 one way
$16.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.06 | $18.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Broken Arrow, OK
Morning in Broken Arrow on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
1h 7m 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 is a highway-focused drive with 61% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience stretches of continuous travel, including a notable 14.2-mile segment on the Sand Springs Expressway. The main roads, including the Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway, are designed for efficient transit. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal deviations from the expressway system, making it a predictable and relatively fast trip.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on Sand Springs Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sand Springs Expressway and Broken Arrow Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.6 miles in near OK 151.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 22.6 miles (OK 151): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.1 miles (US 64; OK 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.9 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): 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 Oilton, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee, Oklahoma City and Bartlesville.
Okmulgee
37.1 mi in
|
~45m
|
via US 64; OK 51
Oklahoma City
37.1 mi in
|
~45m
|
via US 64; OK 51
Bartlesville
38.2 mi in
|
~47m
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via US 64; US 75; OK 51
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 7m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on Sand Springs Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 22.6 miles (OK 151): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.1 miles (US 64; OK 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.9 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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