If you are planning a trip from Sulphur to Broken Arrow, expect a straightforward journey covering 153.5 miles. You will spend about 2 hours and 57 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting approximately $23 for fuel should cover your transit across these Great Plains regions. Since the route is manageable in one go, you likely will not need an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. The drive utilizes a mix of major arteries, including the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, the J. A. Richardson Loop, and Veterans Memorial Highway, ensuring a consistent path through Oklahoma.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.7 miles from Sulphur, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
37.9 mi
37m
J. A. Richardson Loop
32 mi
37m
Veterans Memorial Highway
27.2 mi
30m
Creek Turnpike
13.5 mi
15m
Chickasaw Turnpike
13.1 mi
15m
OK 1
9.9 mi
12m
South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi
5m
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 37.9 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
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Start on this road
34 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue
86 ft·5 sec·West Vinita Avenue
3
Turn right onto OK 7; US 177
2.5 mi·3 min·West 1st Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward OK 301 East: Ada
5
Merge onto OK 301
2.4 mi·2 min·Chickasaw Turnpike
6
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 301
11 mi·12 min·Chickasaw Turnpike
7
At end of road, turn left onto OK 1
9.8 mi·12 min·OK 1
Use the left / right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto OK 1
0.2 mi·37 sec·OK 1
Toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlesterUse the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto OK 1; OK 3
32 mi·37 min·J. A. Richardson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
2.9 mi·3 min·South Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on OK 99; US 377
14 mi·16 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi·3 min·Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi·14 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on OK 99; US 377
4.4 mi·5 min·South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
314 ft·7 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·23 sec·this road
17
Turn slight right
510 ft·13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
18
Merge onto I 44
38 mi·37 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
Because this is a sub-three-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule. Aim to complete the journey in one day, though including at least one planned stop will help you break up the time effectively. Since you are traveling across Oklahoma, keep an eye on your fuel levels early on to ensure your $23 budget remains on track. Given the specific highway structure, pay close attention to signage when transitioning onto the J. A. Richardson Loop to avoid missing your turn. Utilizing this route as a direct line allows you to maximize your time at your final destination in Broken Arrow.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.7 miles from Sulphur, OK, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.9 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 34 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.7 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
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 Sulphur, 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 Sulphur, OK
This is one driving day of about 153.5 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Sulphur, 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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 37.9 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 25.6 and 149.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
25.6 mi into trip|~31m in|OK 1
Take the exit onto OK 1 toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Sem...
7
95.6 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
133.8 mi into trip|~2h 30m 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
147.3 mi into trip|~2h 46m 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
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149.1 mi into trip|~2h 48m 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
$24.00 one way
$48.00 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$26.35
$52.70
premium
$4.89
$29.54
$59.08
diesel
$5.61
$33.89
$67.78
Estimated Tolls: $3.75
Turner Turnpike
(37.9 mi)$1.89
Creek Turnpike
(13.5 mi)$0.94
Chickasaw Turnpike
(13.1 mi)$0.92
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
$24
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.1
0
$16.12
$7.37
Efficient EV
38.4
0
$13.43
$6.14
EV Truck/SUV
61.4
0
$21.49
$9.82
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Sulphur, OK
Night
in Sulphur on Saturday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Broken Arrow, OK
Night
in Broken Arrow on Saturday
Local time
9:47 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
1 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
2h 57m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive that balances high-speed transit with local connectivity. Roughly 50% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a steady rhythm as you navigate through the heart of the state. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 37.9 miles while traveling along the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, which offers a reliable pace for most of your journey. As you transition between the various segments of the route, the road personality shifts from open highway cruising to the more localized flow of the J. A. Richardson Loop and Veterans Memorial Highway. It is a practical drive that favors efficiency over technical complexity.
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: 37.9 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 25.6 miles in near OK 1.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 153.5 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 25.6 miles (OK 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.8 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,274 ft591 ft
Total Climb
610 ft
Total Descent
858 ft
Highest Point
1,274 ft
~11 mi in
Elevation Range
684 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sulphur, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Seminole, Mcalester and Joplin.
Seminole
25.6 mi in|~31m|via OK 1
Mcalester
25.6 mi in|~31m|via OK 1
Joplin
133.8 mi in|~2h 30m|via OK 364
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 153.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.9 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.75 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.
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 25.6 miles (OK 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.8 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Broken Arrow, OK before heading back.
