Sayre, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is 242.7 miles and takes about 4h 17m via Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a fairly straightforward drive. The route is mostly highway, so expect to cover ground efficiently. It's a solid choice for a single-day journey, letting you get to your destination without feeling too rushed.
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
121.4 miles from Sayre, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
100.1 mi
1h 42m
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
82 mi
1h 21m
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi
25m
Creek Turnpike
13.5 mi
15m
Great Western Cattle Trail
10.7 mi
10m
West Houston Street
3 mi
5m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi
2m
Northwest 10th Street
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 100.1 mi, about 1h 42m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,288 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,531
Quietest
2 AM
~168 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sayre, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on I 40 Business; US 283; US Historic 66
39 ft·5 sec·South 4th Street
2
Turn right onto OK 152
0.2 mi·17 sec·East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 152
0.9 mi·1 min·Madden Avenue
4
Continue on OK 152
0.1 mi·17 sec·East Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
6
Merge onto I 40
21 mi·22 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 40
11 mi·10 min·Great Western Cattle Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 40
24 mi·25 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi·2 min·Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 40
55 mi·54 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 137Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
117 ft·9 sec
13
Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road
0.2 mi·29 sec·North Czech Hall Road
14
Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street
1.8 mi·3 min·Northwest 10th Street
15
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·Northwest 10th Street
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 344 East
17
Merge onto I 344
24 mi·25 min·John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 44
82 mi·1 hr 21 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
19
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.
20
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.
21
Continue on US 64; US 169
453 ft·6 sec·Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward East 81st Street SouthUse the sharp right lane.
23
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi·44 sec·East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi·5 min·West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi·50 sec·South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Turn left onto North Main Street
63 ft·2 sec·North Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 17m estimated drive time, leaving Sayre, OK in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Broken Arrow, OK with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 100.1-mile stretch on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent. Plan your fuel stops strategically before you hit that longer segment to ensure a smooth trip.
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 121.4 miles from Sayre, OK, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.1 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 53 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.4 miles or 2h 7m 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 26m
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 Sayre, 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 Sayre, OK
This is one driving day of about 242.7 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Sayre, 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 100.1 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 0 and 238.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|OK 152 / East Main Street
Turn right onto OK 152 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
114.7 mi into trip|~1h 58m 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
223 mi into trip|~3h 50m 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
236.5 mi into trip|~4h 6m 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
238.3 mi into trip|~4h 8m 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
$35.84 one way
$71.68 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$39.57
$79.14
premium
$4.72
$45.06
$90.12
diesel
$4.80
$45.83
$91.65
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
$36
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.8
0
$25.48
$11.65
Efficient EV
60.7
0
$21.24
$9.71
EV Truck/SUV
97.1
1
$33.98
$15.53
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Forecast as of Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Sayre, OK
Late night
in Sayre on Saturday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 3 to 14 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued July 16 at 5:05AM CDT until July 16 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Destination
Broken Arrow, OK
Late night
in Broken Arrow on Saturday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 to 10 mph19% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued July 16 at 5:05AM CDT until July 16 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
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
3 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 17m 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
~24 min detour
$18
near mile 133.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a mixed bag, with about 50% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, and John Kilpatrick Turnpike, which are designed for speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 100.1 miles on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, meaning you can settle in for a solid segment of driving. While not exclusively a high-speed run, the majority of the route emphasizes getting you there efficiently.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100.1 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 early in the drive near OK 152 / East Main Street.
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 242.7 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: near the start (OK 152 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 114.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,898 ft696 ft
Total Climb
255 ft
Total Descent
1,306 ft
Highest Point
1,898 ft
~17.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,202 ft
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 Sayre, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.
Sayre is a city of 4,400 people (2010) in the Great Plains Country region of southwest Oklahoma. Its economy has been based on agriculture and the production of oil and gas.
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"
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 242.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 100.1 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.
Yes — we found about 19 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 152 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 114.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223 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 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Broken Arrow, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
