Spanning 185.3 miles across the Oklahoma plains, this drive from Weatherford to Broken Arrow typically takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes of travel time. Because the duration is relatively short, you can easily complete this journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $28 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your itinerary. You will be traveling entirely within the Great Plains region, moving from the western side of the state toward the Tulsa metropolitan area. It is a straightforward transit route that serves as an efficient connection between these two Oklahoma communities.
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
91.9 miles from Weatherford, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
82 mi
1h 21m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
54.4 mi
54m
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi
25m
Creek Turnpike
13.5 mi
15m
West Houston Street
3 mi
5m
Northwest 10th Street
1.9 mi
3m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
1.7 mi
1m
East Main Street
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 82 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weatherford, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
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Start on North Custer Street
51 ft·7 sec·North Custer Street
2
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66
0.9 mi·1 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp onto I 40 Business
0.2 mi·24 sec·I 40 Business
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 Business
0.3 mi·35 sec·I 40 Business
5
Merge onto I 40
54 mi·54 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 137Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
117 ft·9 sec
8
Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road
0.2 mi·29 sec·North Czech Hall Road
9
Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street
1.8 mi·3 min·Northwest 10th Street
10
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·Northwest 10th Street
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 344 East
12
Merge onto I 344
24 mi·25 min·John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 44
82 mi·1 hr 21 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
14
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.
15
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.
16
Continue on US 64; US 169
453 ft·6 sec·Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward East 81st Street SouthUse the sharp right lane.
18
Turn left onto East 81st Street South
0.3 mi·44 sec·East 81st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Continue on West Houston Street
3.0 mi·5 min·West Houston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi·50 sec·South Elm Place
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn left onto North Main Street
63 ft·2 sec·North Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Planning for this 2-hour and 45-minute trip is simple, but given the turn-heavy nature of the roads, you should factor in at least one planned stop to stretch your legs. Aim to depart during daylight hours to better navigate the local road segments that make up the entirety of your route. Since fuel costs are estimated at $28, ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Weatherford to avoid searching for stations along the less predictable local stretches. With the flexibility of a single-day trip, feel free to adjust your departure time to avoid local rush hour traffic as you approach the Broken Arrow area. Keep a reliable GPS active, as the reliance on local roads like Cornwell Drive requires precise navigation compared to a standard interstate drive.
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 91.9 miles from Weatherford, OK, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82 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 40 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.9 miles or 1h 37m 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 36m
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 Weatherford, 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 Weatherford, OK
This is one driving day of about 183.8 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Weatherford, 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 82 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 179.3 — 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|I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / East Main Street
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
55.8 mi into trip|~57m 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
164.1 mi into trip|~2h 49m 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
177.6 mi into trip|~3h 5m 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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179.3 mi into trip|~3h 7m 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
$28.74 one way
$57.47 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$31.55
$63.10
premium
$4.89
$35.37
$70.74
diesel
$5.61
$40.58
$81.16
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
$29
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
49 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Tulsa Hills Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
Tulsa, OK
Tesla
24 DCFC
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q - Tesla Supercharger
Oklahoma City, OK
Tesla
12 DCFC
Edmond Marketplace - Tesla Supercharger
Edmond, OK
Tesla
12 DCFC
Love's 178-Chandler
Stroud, OK
FCN
12 DCFC
Simon Tulsa Premium Outlets (Jenks, OK)
Jenks, OK
Electrify America
10 DCFC
Cherokee Trading Post - Tesla Supercharger (Francis Energy)
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.1
0
$19.30
$8.82
Efficient EV
46
0
$16.08
$7.35
EV Truck/SUV
73.5
0
$25.73
$11.76
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Weatherford, OK
Late night
in Weatherford on Sunday
Local time
2:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Broken Arrow, OK
Late night
in Broken Arrow on Sunday
Local time
2:51 AM
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
16 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
3h 16m 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a mindless highway cruise, as this route relies on local roads rather than major interstates. You will navigate using East Main Street, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, and Cornwell Drive to reach your destination. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more engaging driving experience that requires your full attention on local road conditions. The personality of this trip is defined by its transition from the open, expansive landscapes of Weatherford into the more densely populated areas near Broken Arrow. Stay alert, as the lack of interstate stretches means you will be managing frequent turns throughout the duration of your trip.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / East Main Street.
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 17 significant decision points across 183.8 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 (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.1 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): 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 Weatherford, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.
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 3h 16m. Total distance: 183.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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: near the start (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.1 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Broken Arrow, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
