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

The driving distance from Broken Arrow, OK to Helena, OK is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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
162.56 mi
03h 06m
Flight
142.2 mi
228.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.2 mi
Kilometers
228.85 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.56 mi
Kilometers
261.61 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Helena
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM CDT
Return by in Broken Arrow
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broken Arrow
2026-04-22T23:20
Arrive Helena
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 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
Morrison
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Broken Arrow
81.2 mi
01h 33m
To Helena
81.4 mi
01h 33m

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
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.1 mi · 19 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Lahoma Road

    1642 ft · 40 sec · Lahoma Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

    8.7 mi · 10 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right

    10 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Coach Ray Troutt Memorial Highway

    2344 ft · 47 sec · Coach Ray Troutt Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Pioneer Road

    1469 ft · 35 sec · Pioneer Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1309 ft · 25 sec · 3rd Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cimarron Turnpike
58.9 mi · 36%
Norma A. Lamb Highway
24.5 mi · 15%
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
14.7 mi · 9%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.5 mi · 9%
East Owen K. Garriott Road
12.1 mi · 7%
Broken Arrow Expressway
11.7 mi · 7%
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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
142.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrison
01h 33m from Broken Arrow
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Broken Arrow and Partly Sunny near Helena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Morrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Broken Arrow and 81.4 miles from Helena.

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

The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.74 one way or $43.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Broken Arrow and Partly Sunny near Helena.

Stop Ideas Near Morrison

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

60 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

93 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

103 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broken Arrow and Helena. Straight-line distance: 142.2 mi (228.85 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 Helena

Town of the United States

Population1,417
Coordinates36.5461400, -98.2700700
Altitude430
CountryUnited States
Start: Broken Arrow (-95.79082, 36.0526)
End: Helena (-98.27007, 36.54614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.71 L · about $21.74
Round trip
$43.47
11.48 gal · 43.42 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.74 $43.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.45 $48.89
Premium $4.63 $26.55 $53.10
Diesel $5.42 $31.08 $62.16

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 Helena. The current time is 23:20:42.

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.