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

The driving distance from Calera, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
172.46 mi
02h 59m
Flight
150.73 mi
242.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.73 mi
Kilometers
242.58 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.46 mi
Kilometers
277.55 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Arrow
Tue, May 12, 10:42 PM CDT
Return by in Calera
Wed, May 13, 1:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calera
2026-05-12T19:42
Arrive Broken Arrow
Tue, May 12, 10:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Calera
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
McAlester
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Calera
86 mi
01h 29m
To Broken Arrow
86.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North McKinley Avenue

    60 m · 14 sec · North McKinley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    846 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Service Road

    1352 ft · 37 sec · North Service Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 69 North, US 75 North

    72 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    23.7 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Atoka

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 375 North

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike

    41.5 mi · 40 min · Indian Nation Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, Okmulgee

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Wood Drive

    5.1 mi · 9 min · South Wood Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

    2705 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Okmulgee Beeline

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Okmulgee Beeline

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 Toll East: Creek Turnpike

    2254 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Creek Turnpike

    8 mi · 9 min · Creek Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge

    138 m · 6 sec · Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward East 81st Street South

    1561 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 81st Street South

    1716 ft · 44 sec · East 81st Street South

  24. 24

    Continue on West Houston Street

    3 mi · 6 min · West Houston Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Elm Place

    2192 ft · 51 sec · South Elm Place

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    1974 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    19 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Jefferson Street
44.9 mi · 26%
Indian Nation Turnpike
41.5 mi · 24%
US 69 North
29.7 mi · 17%
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 8%
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.7 mi · 6%
Okmulgee Beeline
9.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Indian Nation Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike

41.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
150.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McAlester
01h 29m from Calera
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Calera and Sunny near Broken Arrow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

McAlester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from Calera and 86.4 miles from Broken Arrow.

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

The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.06 one way or $46.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Calera and Sunny near Broken Arrow.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Calera and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 150.73 mi (242.58 km).

Calera

#1 Calera

Town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States

Population2,414
Coordinates33.9345400, -96.4286000
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Broken Arrow

#2 Broken Arrow

The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

Population111,648
Coordinates36.0526000, -95.7908200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: North McKinley Avenue (-96.428874, 33.934726)
End: North Main Street (-95.790795, 36.0526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.09 gal
23.04 L · about $23.06
Round trip
$46.13
12.18 gal · 46.08 L
Estimated CO2
54.1 kg one way
Round trip: 108.2 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.06 $46.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.94 $51.87
Premium $4.63 $28.17 $56.33
Diesel $5.42 $32.98 $65.95

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Calera and Broken Arrow. The current time is 19:42:51.

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.