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

The driving distance from Broken Arrow, OK to Nowata, OK is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.16 mi
01h 06m
Flight
45.58 mi
73.35 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Broken Arrow.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.58 mi
Kilometers
73.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.16 mi
Kilometers
83.94 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nowata
Sat, Apr 18, 6:40 AM CDT
Return by in Broken Arrow
Sat, Apr 18, 7:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broken Arrow
2026-04-18T05:34
Arrive Nowata
Sat, Apr 18, 6:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
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

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
Collinsville
OK

Location in Oklahoma

From Broken Arrow
26.1 mi
00h 33m
To Nowata
26 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Owasso

    1738 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    3 mi · 4 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    18.4 mi · 22 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    33 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
38 mi · 73%
Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
2.84 mi · 5%
Broken Arrow Expressway
2.58 mi · 5%
Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
1.59 mi · 3%
North Elm Place
1.35 mi · 3%
Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
1.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

18.4 mi · 00h 22m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Collinsville
00h 33m from Broken Arrow
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny leaving Broken Arrow and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Nowata.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Collinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Broken Arrow and 26 miles from Nowata.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 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 $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny around Broken Arrow and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Nowata.

Stop Ideas Near Collinsville

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

27 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broken Arrow and Nowata. Straight-line distance: 45.58 mi (73.35 km).

Broken Arrow

#1 Broken Arrow

The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Nowata

City in Oklahoma

Population3,544
Coordinates36.7006500, -95.6380300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Broken Arrow (-95.79082, 36.0526)
End: Nowata (-95.63803, 36.70065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.94
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.97 $13.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.84 $15.67
Premium $4.63 $8.51 $17.02
Diesel $5.42 $9.96 $19.93

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Broken Arrow and Nowata. The current time is 05:34:14.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.