Origin
Sallisaw, OK
Late night in Sallisaw on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sallisaw, 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
1h 27m
Distance
82.1 mi
132 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sallisaw, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Sallisaw to Broken Arrow, you are looking at a straightforward 82.1-mile drive that typically takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. Because the transit time is relatively short, you can easily complete the trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $12 on fuel for the trek, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. This highway-focused path is ideal if you want a direct and efficient connection between these two Oklahoma points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Turnpike | 55.7 mi | 54m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 21.1 mi | 21m |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Kenosha Street North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Wheeler Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Ruth Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Iola Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 55.7 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sallisaw, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
this road
2
Turn slight right onto North Wheeler Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wheeler Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto South Opdyke Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Opdyke Street
4
Turn right onto East Iola Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Iola Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on West Ruth Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ruth Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 59
301 ft
·
10 sec
·
Kerr Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp onto I 40 Business
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 40 Business
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 40
21 mi
·
21 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
400 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 286
Toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
this road
11
Continue on OK 351
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
12
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 351
41 mi
·
39 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on OK 51
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Lynn Lane
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto North 9th Street East
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North 9th Street East
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto East Kenosha Street North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kenosha Street North
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.1 miles from Sallisaw, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 38 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Iola Avenue
Turn right onto East Iola Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 40 Business; US 59 / Kerr Boulevard
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 59 / Kerr Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 40 Business
Take the ramp onto I 40 Business toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
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 286
Toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
6
38 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.84 one way
$25.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.09 | $28.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.80 | $31.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.13 | $36.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.90
Muskogee Turnpike
(55.7 mi)
$3.90
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$4
Total
$17
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.49 | $5.25 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
2:48 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
17 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
1h 27m 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?
Expect a fast-paced experience, as approximately 68% of this journey is spent on major highways. You will primarily navigate the Muskogee Turnpike, the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, and the Disabled American Veterans Highway. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a long, 55.7-mile stretch on the Muskogee Turnpike, which allows for consistent cruising speeds. While the drive is functional rather than scenic, the highway-heavy design ensures you cover the distance quickly. You will find that the road maintains a predictable, steady character from start to finish.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.7 mi on Muskogee Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near East Iola Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.8 miles (East Iola Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 40 Business; US 59 / Kerr Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 40 Business): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
756 ft
493 ft
Total Climb
412 ft
Total Descent
186 ft
Highest Point
756 ft
~82.1 mi in
Elevation Range
263 ft
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 Sallisaw, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa along the way.
Tulsa
23.2 mi in
|
~26m
About the Cities
Starting in Sallisaw, OK
Full guide →Sallisaw is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma and the county seat for Sequoyah County. A town that was designated as the Depression-scene setting at the beginning of The Grapes Of Wrath, an image Sallisaw isn't always terribly proud of.
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 27m. Total distance: 82.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.7 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.90 in tolls one way, starting with Muskogee 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: at 0.8 miles (East Iola Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 40 Business; US 59 / Kerr Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 40 Business): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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