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

The driving distance from Broken Arrow, OK to Checotah, OK is about 56 miles (90.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.02 mi
01h 05m
Flight
42.96 mi
69.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.96 mi
Kilometers
69.13 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.02 mi
Kilometers
90.16 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Checotah
Sat, Apr 11, 9:10 AM CDT
Return by in Broken Arrow
Sat, Apr 11, 10:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broken Arrow
2026-04-11T08:04
Arrive Checotah
Sat, Apr 11, 9:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broken Arrow
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Tullahassee
OK

Town in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States

From Broken Arrow
28 mi
00h 32m
To Checotah
28 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    3047 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Kenosha Street North

    1 mi · 2 min · East Kenosha Street North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Expressway East

    661 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    24.9 mi · 23 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Muskogee, Wagoner

    2294 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    61 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South 32nd Street

    19.4 mi · 23 min · South 32nd Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 Business: Checotah, Rentiesville

    1246 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
24.9 mi · 44%
South 32nd Street
19.4 mi · 35%
Muskogee
6.43 mi · 11%
North Broadway Street
2.23 mi · 4%
Disabled American Veterans Highway
1.12 mi · 2%
East Kenosha Street North
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

24.9 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tullahassee
00h 32m from Broken Arrow
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tullahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Broken Arrow and 28 miles from Checotah.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tullahassee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tullahassee, 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 Tullahassee.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

61 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broken Arrow and Checotah. Straight-line distance: 42.96 mi (69.13 km).

Broken Arrow

#1 Broken Arrow

The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Checotah

City in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States

Population3,075
Coordinates35.4701000, -95.5230400
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Broken Arrow (-95.79082, 36.0526)
End: Checotah (-95.52304, 35.4701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.48 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$15.00
3.96 gal · 14.96 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.50 $15.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.43 $16.87
Premium $4.63 $9.16 $18.32
Diesel $5.42 $10.72 $21.44

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Broken Arrow and Checotah. The current time is 08:04:28.

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.