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

The driving distance from Broken Arrow, OK to Colbert, OK is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.2 miles (253 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
179.74 mi
03h 31m
Flight
157.22 mi
253.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.22 mi
Kilometers
253.02 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.74 mi
Kilometers
289.26 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colbert
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM CDT
Return by in Broken Arrow
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broken Arrow
2026-04-22T19:57
Arrive Colbert
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 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
McAlester
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Broken Arrow
90 mi
01h 45m
To Colbert
89.7 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto South Elm Place

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Elm Place

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    3 mi · 6 min · West Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East 91st Street South

    3066 ft · 1 min · East 91st Street South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US 169 South, US 64 East

    1441 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    2022 ft · 27 sec · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Creek Turnpike

    8 mi · 9 min · Creek Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75: Tulsa, Glenpool

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South: Glenpool, Okmulgee

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Beeline

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Okmulgee Beeline

  12. 12

    Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

    2731 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Wood Drive

    5.1 mi · 9 min · North Wood Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta

    41.5 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South: Atoka, Dallas

    1647 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    44.6 mi · 53 min

  20. 20

    Continue on South Big Bend Road

    9.8 mi · 11 min · South Big Bend Road

  21. 21

    Continue on US 69 South, US 75 South: Durant

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 91: Colbert, Denison Dam

    1028 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Moore Avenue

    3057 ft · 1 min · Moore Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto South Franklin Street

    13 m · 1 sec · South Franklin Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 69 South
72.5 mi · 40%
US 62 West
41.5 mi · 23%
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 8%
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.7 mi · 6%
South Big Bend Road
9.82 mi · 5%
Okmulgee Beeline
9.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 69 South

Merge slight left

44.6 mi · 00h 53m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
157.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McAlester
01h 45m from Broken Arrow
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Broken Arrow and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colbert.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

McAlester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Broken Arrow and 89.7 miles from Colbert.

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

The direct path is about 157.2 miles (253 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.01 one way or $48.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Broken Arrow and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colbert.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broken Arrow and Colbert. Straight-line distance: 157.22 mi (253.02 km).

Broken Arrow

#1 Broken Arrow

The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

Population111,648
Coordinates36.0526000, -95.7908200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
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#2 Colbert

Human settlement in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,268
Coordinates33.8531600, -96.5024900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Broken Arrow (-95.79082, 36.0526)
End: Colbert (-96.50249, 33.85316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.34 gal
24.01 L · about $24.01
Round trip
$48.02
12.68 gal · 48.02 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.7 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.01 $48.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.00 $54.00
Premium $4.63 $29.32 $58.64
Diesel $5.42 $34.33 $68.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Broken Arrow and Colbert. The current time is 19:57:46.

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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.