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

The driving distance from Broken Arrow, OK to Chelsea, OK is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
44.05 mi
00h 56m
Flight
38.89 mi
62.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.89 mi
Kilometers
62.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.05 mi
Kilometers
70.89 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chelsea
Sun, Apr 19, 5:18 AM CDT
Return by in Broken Arrow
Sun, Apr 19, 6:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broken Arrow
2026-04-19T04:21
Arrive Chelsea
Sun, Apr 19, 5:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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

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
Claremore
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Broken Arrow
22.1 mi
00h 28m
To Chelsea
22 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 6 min · East Kenosha Street North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward OK 351 East: Joplin

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Creek Turnpike

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Creek Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Will Rogers Turnpike

    13.3 mi · 13 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 20: Claremore, Pryor Creek

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Will Rogers Boulevard

    1831 ft · 39 sec · East Will Rogers Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Dorothy Avenue

    1974 ft · 1 min · North Dorothy Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    670 ft · 18 sec · East 9th Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Maiden Lane

    110 m · 7 sec · Maiden Lane

  11. 11

    Continue on North Sioux Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Sioux Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Clem McSpadden Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Clem McSpadden Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

  14. 14

    Continue on Walnut Street

    2521 ft · 58 sec · Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    968 ft · 33 sec · West 6th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Will Rogers Turnpike
13.3 mi · 30%
Clem McSpadden Highway
10.2 mi · 23%
Creek Turnpike
6.58 mi · 15%
Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
5.69 mi · 13%
East Kenosha Street North
3.06 mi · 7%
North Sioux Avenue
1.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Will Rogers Turnpike

Continue on Will Rogers Turnpike

13.3 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
38.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claremore
00h 28m from Broken Arrow
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Broken Arrow and Sunny near Chelsea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Claremore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Broken Arrow and 22 miles from Chelsea.

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

The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.87 one way or $11.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Broken Arrow and Sunny near Chelsea.

Stop Ideas Near Claremore

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

38 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broken Arrow and Chelsea. Straight-line distance: 38.89 mi (62.58 km).

Broken Arrow

#1 Broken Arrow

The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Chelsea

City in Oklahoma, US

Population1,877
Coordinates36.5356500, -95.4324700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Broken Arrow (-95.79082, 36.0526)
End: Chelsea (-95.43247, 36.53565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.88 L · about $5.87
Round trip
$11.74
3.1 gal · 11.76 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.87 $11.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.60 $13.20
Premium $4.63 $7.17 $14.34
Diesel $5.42 $8.39 $16.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Broken Arrow and Chelsea. The current time is 04:21:52.

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.