How far is Broken Bow, OK from Oklahoma City, OK?

The driving distance from Broken Bow, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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
236.87 mi
03h 48m
Flight
186.36 mi
299.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.36 mi
Kilometers
299.92 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.87 mi
Kilometers
381.21 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma City
Thu, May 7, 5:34 PM CDT
Return by in Broken Bow
Thu, May 7, 9:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broken Bow
2026-05-07T13:46
Arrive Oklahoma City
Thu, May 7, 5:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broken Bow
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 Bow
126 mi
01h 54m
To Oklahoma City
110.9 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Broken Bow and Oklahoma City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broken Bow and Oklahoma City.

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    44 m · 12 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Park Drive

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North Park Drive

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    2512 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Lincoln Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Lincoln Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northwest Texas Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest Texas Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway

    43.6 mi · 50 min · Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Indian Nation Turnpike

    104.5 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Indian Nation Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City

    1269 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    60 m · 2 sec · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal

  14. 14

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1875 ft · 27 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Oklahoma City Boulevard

    2063 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

    2788 ft · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

    1506 ft · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

    1016 ft · 27 sec · West Sheridan Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broken Bow and Oklahoma City.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indian Nation Turnpike
104 mi · 44%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.3 mi · 32%
Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway
43.6 mi · 18%
Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi · 5%
North Park Drive
6.15 mi · 3%
Washington Street
4.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Indian Nation Turnpike

Continue on Indian Nation Turnpike

104 mi · 01h 44m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
186.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McAlester
01h 54m from Broken Bow
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Broken Bow and Sunny near Oklahoma City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broken Bow to Oklahoma City?

The road trip is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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 126 miles from Broken Bow and 110.9 miles from Oklahoma City.

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

The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.66 one way or $63.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Broken Bow and Sunny near Oklahoma City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broken Bow and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 186.36 mi (299.92 km).

Broken Bow

#1 Broken Bow

City of the United States

Population4,089
Coordinates34.0292800, -94.7391000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Oklahoma City

#2 Oklahoma City

The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

Population655,057
Coordinates35.4675600, -97.5164300
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: West 3rd Street (-94.739101, 34.029353)
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.64 L · about $31.66
Round trip
$63.32
16.72 gal · 63.28 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.66 $63.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.61 $71.21
Premium $4.63 $38.67 $77.33
Diesel $5.42 $45.27 $90.54

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Broken Bow and Oklahoma City. The current time is 13:46:01.

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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.