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Trip from Talihina, 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

2h 41m

Distance

132.4 mi

213 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 31m ★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m

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

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Downtown Talihina, OK, OK

Talihina, OK

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city in Oklahoma, United States of America

Broken Arrow, OK

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Trip Overview

Spanning 132.4 miles across the Great Plains, this drive from Talihina to Broken Arrow is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 41 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, it works perfectly as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $20 on fuel for the trek, making it an affordable option for travelers. The route relies heavily on highway travel, utilizing OK-2, OK-82, and the Muskogee Turnpike to keep you moving efficiently. If you are looking for a reliable, no-nonsense connection between these two Oklahoma locations, this drive provides a practical and predictable experience.

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

66.2 miles from Talihina, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Muskogee Turnpike 55.7 mi 54m
OK 82 30.4 mi 43m
OK 2 26.5 mi 33m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 7.7 mi 7m
OK 31 7 mi 12m
Disabled American Veterans Highway 1 mi 1m
US 270 0.7 mi <1m
East Kenosha Street North 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Muskogee Turnpike — 55.7 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 271; OK 63

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Dallas Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2

Continue on OK 1; OK 63

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Talimena Scenic Drive
3

Turn right onto OK 82

13 mi · 18 min · OK 82
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn right onto OK 82

4.2 mi · 5 min · OK 82
5

Turn right onto US 270; OK 82

0.7 mi · 54 sec · US 270; OK 82
6

Turn left onto OK 82

13 mi · 19 min · OK 82
7

At end of road, turn left onto OK 31

7.0 mi · 12 min · OK 31
8

Turn right onto OK 2

27 mi · 33 min · OK 2
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 40

7.7 mi · 7 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 50 sec
Exit 286 Toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa Use the sharp right lane.
12

Continue on OK 351

14 mi · 14 min · Muskogee Turnpike
13

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 351

41 mi · 39 min · Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on OK 51

1.0 mi · 1 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward Lynn Lane Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn left onto North 9th Street East

0.4 mi · 47 sec · North 9th Street East
Use the left / right lanes.
17

Turn right onto East Kenosha Street North

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Kenosha Street North
Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
Use the left lane.
19

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

Planning for this 2-hour and 41-minute drive is simple, though you should factor in at least one stop to break up the time behind the wheel. Since the route is efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before entering the Muskogee Turnpike, as that 55.7-mile stretch is your longest period without exit options. Because this is a single-day trip, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic hours near your destination in Broken Arrow. By managing your pacing and ensuring your tank is topped off before hitting the turnpike, you can ensure a smooth, stress-free arrival.

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 66.2 miles from Talihina, OK, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 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 29 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 66.2 miles or 1h 32m 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 14m

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 Talihina, 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 Talihina, OK

This is one driving day of about 132.4 miles and 2h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Talihina, 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 Muskogee Turnpike for about 55.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Texanna, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Texanna, OK

66 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.

Popular next leg

Texanna, OK to Broken Arrow, OK

69.5 mi · 1h 28m

Pacing Suggestions

Stigler, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warner, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.2 miles from Talihina, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Burger Barn

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Webbers Falls, Oklahoma

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.7

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+19184642890

Visit website

Burger Barn

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.7

Webbers Falls, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+19184642890

Visit website

Amish Country Store & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 104.1

Muskogee, Oklahoma

Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm

+19186860243

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 38.6 and 130.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
38.6 mi into trip | ~57m in | OK 2

Turn right onto OK 2

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
7
65.1 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the ramp toward I 40 East: Fort Smith

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
8
73.2 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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 sharp right lane. Exit 286 Toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
6
88.3 mi into trip | ~1h 55m 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.
6
130.6 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in

Take the exit toward Lynn Lane

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward Lynn Lane

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.70 one way

$41.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.73 $45.45
premium $4.89 $25.48 $50.96
diesel $5.61 $29.23 $58.46

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.7 0 $13.90 $6.36
Efficient EV 33.1 0 $11.58 $5.30
EV Truck/SUV 53 0 $18.54 $8.47

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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

Talihina, OK

Night in Talihina on Saturday

Local time

11:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Broken Arrow, OK

Night in Broken Arrow on Saturday

Local time

11:37 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

2 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

2h 41m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with approximately 91% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will navigate a mix of state highways like OK-82 and OK-2 before transitioning to the faster, more controlled environment of the Muskogee Turnpike. Be prepared for a substantial stretch of steady driving, as the longest uninterrupted segment spans 55.7 miles along the turnpike. While the initial portions of the route offer the feel of local state highways, the drive shifts into a more consistent, streamlined pace once you hit the turnpike. It is a functional drive designed for efficiency rather than technical maneuvering, keeping you comfortably behind the wheel as you cross the plains.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and OK 82. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 38.6 miles in near OK 2.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 132.4 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: at 38.6 miles (OK 2): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 73.2 miles: 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.

On the drive from Talihina, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa along the way.

Tulsa

73.2 mi in | ~1h 39m

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 2h 41m. Total distance: 132.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 38.6 miles (OK 2): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 73.2 miles: 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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