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

The driving distance from Broken Arrow, OK to Purcell, OK is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
147.14 mi
02h 43m
Flight
113.79 mi
183.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.79 mi
Kilometers
183.12 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.14 mi
Kilometers
236.8 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Purcell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM CDT
Return by in Broken Arrow
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broken Arrow
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Purcell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Warwick
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Broken Arrow
73.5 mi
01h 21m
To Purcell
73.6 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Creek Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Creek Turnpike

    1.4 km · 2 min · Creek Turnpike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    1865 ft · 27 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge

    1.2 km · 52 sec · McCall Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward Purcell, Lexington

    1.2 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue on North Green Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1475 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
5 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
82.1 mi · 56%
Creek Turnpike
13.6 mi · 9%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
13.5 mi · 9%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 5%
I 35 South
5.94 mi · 4%
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdo
5.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

82.1 mi · 01h 21m

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
113.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warwick
01h 21m from Broken Arrow
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Broken Arrow and 73.6 miles from Purcell.

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

The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warwick

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

44 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

52 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

65 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

81 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broken Arrow and Purcell. Straight-line distance: 113.79 mi (183.12 km).

Broken Arrow

#1 Broken Arrow

The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Purcell

City in Oklahoma

Population6,391
Coordinates35.0136800, -97.3611400
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Broken Arrow (-95.79082, 36.0526)
End: Purcell (-97.36114, 35.01368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.65 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.31
10.38 gal · 39.3 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.65 $39.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.10 $44.21
Premium $4.63 $24.00 $48.01
Diesel $5.42 $28.10 $56.21

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 Purcell. The current time is 03:10:17.

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.