How far is Broken Arrow, OK from Tahlequah, OK?
The driving distance from Broken Arrow, OK to Tahlequah, OK is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broken Arrow and Tahlequah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow and Tahlequah.
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Start on North Main Street
3047 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Kenosha Street North
1 mi · 2 min · East Kenosha Street North
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Take the ramp left toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Expressway East
661 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
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Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
33.4 mi · 32 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Fort Gibson, Tahlequah
1058 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Shawnee Bypass
7.6 mi · 10 min · East Shawnee Bypass
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2609 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Muskogee Avenue
36 m · 2 sec · South Muskogee Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Muskogee Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · South Muskogee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Broken Arrow and Tahlequah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Muskogee Turnpike
Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
33.4 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Broken Arrow and Sunny near Tahlequah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broken Arrow to Tahlequah?
The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Okay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Broken Arrow and 30.6 miles from Tahlequah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Broken Arrow and Sunny near Tahlequah.
Stop Ideas Near Okay
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broken Arrow and Tahlequah. Straight-line distance: 46.86 mi (75.42 km).
#1 Broken Arrow
The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 111,648 |
| Coordinates | 36.0526000, -95.7908200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tahlequah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 16,998 |
| Coordinates | 35.9153700, -94.9699600 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tahlequah (-94.96996, 35.91537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.70 | $23.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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