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

The driving distance from Broken Arrow, OK to Alva, OK is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.54 mi
03h 55m
Flight
168.13 mi
270.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.13 mi
Kilometers
270.58 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.54 mi
Kilometers
327.56 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alva
Fri, Apr 17, 10:28 PM CDT
Return by in Broken Arrow
Sat, Apr 18, 2:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broken Arrow
2026-04-17T18:32
Arrive Alva
Fri, Apr 17, 10:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broken Arrow
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Perry
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Broken Arrow
101.7 mi
01h 57m
To Alva
101.9 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    19 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    1974 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Elm Place

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Elm Place

  4. 4

    Turn left onto OK 51 West

    1212 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Inner Dispersal Loop

    1775 ft · 28 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2714 ft · 42 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs

    1791 ft · 43 sec · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Sand Springs Expressway

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    28 mi · 28 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Norma A. Lamb Highway

    24.5 mi · 26 min · Norma A. Lamb Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Owen K. Garriott Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 54th Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North 54th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Breckenridge Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Breckenridge Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Breckinridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Breckinridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Crestwood

    1.6 km · 2 min · Crestwood

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Phillips Avenue

    2658 ft · 54 sec · East Phillips Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    15 mi · 17 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Ellis Road

    2626 ft · 52 sec · Ellis Road

  29. 29

    Turn right

    94 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  31. 31

    Turn left

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 25 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    2639 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Flynn Street

    34 m · 4 sec · West Flynn Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Flynn Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cimarron Turnpike
58.9 mi · 29%
Norma A. Lamb Highway
24.5 mi · 12%
Ellis Road
17.5 mi · 9%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.5 mi · 7%
Broken Arrow Expressway
11.7 mi · 6%
Keystone Expressway
8.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Cimarron Turnpike

Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

31 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
168.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 57m from Broken Arrow
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Broken Arrow and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Broken Arrow and 101.9 miles from Alva.

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

The direct path is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Perry

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Perry, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

48 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

94 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

118 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broken Arrow and Alva. Straight-line distance: 168.13 mi (270.58 km).

Broken Arrow

#1 Broken Arrow

The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

Population111,648
Coordinates36.0526000, -95.7908200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Alva

#2 Alva

City in Oklahoma

Population4,882
Coordinates36.8049900, -98.6671800
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Start: Broken Arrow (-95.79082, 36.0526)
End: Alva (-98.66718, 36.80499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.19 L · about $27.19
Round trip
$54.38
14.36 gal · 54.38 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.19 $54.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.58 $61.16
Premium $4.63 $33.21 $66.41
Diesel $5.42 $38.88 $77.76

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Broken Arrow and Alva. The current time is 18:32:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.