How far is Bristow, OK from Broken Arrow, OK?

The driving distance from Bristow, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.87 mi
00h 44m
Flight
36.92 mi
59.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.92 mi
Kilometers
59.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.87 mi
Kilometers
67.39 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Arrow
Thu, Apr 16, 3:44 PM CDT
Return by in Bristow
Thu, Apr 16, 4:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristow
2026-04-16T14:59
Arrive Broken Arrow
Thu, Apr 16, 3:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bristow
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sapulpa
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Bristow
20.9 mi
00h 22m
To Broken Arrow
20.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bristow and Broken Arrow.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristow and Broken Arrow.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2409 ft · 49 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1403 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Tulsa

    815 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    20.7 mi · 20 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin

    13.5 mi · 16 min · Creek Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge

    138 m · 6 sec · Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward East 81st Street South

    1561 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East 81st Street South

    1716 ft · 44 sec · East 81st Street South

  11. 11

    Continue on West Houston Street

    3 mi · 6 min · West Houston Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Elm Place

    2192 ft · 51 sec · South Elm Place

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    1974 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    19 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristow and Broken Arrow.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
20.7 mi · 49%
Creek Turnpike
6.75 mi · 16%
OK 364 East
6.75 mi · 16%
West Houston Street
3 mi · 7%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
1.65 mi · 4%
South Main Street
1.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

20.7 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
36.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sapulpa
00h 22m from Bristow
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bristow and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Broken Arrow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristow to Broken Arrow?

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sapulpa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Bristow and 20.9 miles from Broken Arrow.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristow and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Broken Arrow.

Stop Ideas Near Sapulpa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sapulpa and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 12 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sapulpa.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

21 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

119 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristow and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 36.92 mi (59.41 km).

Bristow

#1 Bristow

City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population4,179
Coordinates35.8306300, -96.3911200
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Broken Arrow

#2 Broken Arrow

The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

Population111,648
Coordinates36.0526000, -95.7908200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-96.391037, 35.830629)
End: North Main Street (-95.790795, 36.0526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.59 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.21
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.60 $11.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.30 $12.61
Premium $4.63 $6.85 $13.69
Diesel $5.42 $8.01 $16.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristow and Broken Arrow. The current time is 14:59:56.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.