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

The driving distance from Checotah, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
56.67 mi
00h 59m
Flight
42.96 mi
69.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.96 mi
Kilometers
69.13 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.67 mi
Kilometers
91.2 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Arrow
Sat, Apr 11, 7:30 AM CDT
Return by in Checotah
Sat, Apr 11, 8:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Checotah
2026-04-11T06:30
Arrive Broken Arrow
Sat, Apr 11, 7:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Checotah
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
Tullahassee
OK

Town in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States

From Checotah
28.3 mi
00h 29m
To Broken Arrow
28.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    19.8 mi · 24 min

  3. 3

    Continue on North 32nd Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Tulsa

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

    25.3 mi · 24 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynn Lane

    1448 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 9th Street East

    1853 ft · 48 sec · North 9th Street East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Kenosha Street North

    1 km · 1 min · East Kenosha Street North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3047 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
25.3 mi · 45%
South Broadway Street
21.8 mi · 38%
North 32nd Street
3.39 mi · 6%
Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Brid
2.95 mi · 5%
Disabled American Veterans Highway
0.99 mi · 2%
East Kenosha Street North
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

25.3 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tullahassee
00h 29m from Checotah
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Checotah and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broken Arrow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Tullahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Checotah and 28.4 miles from Broken Arrow.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Checotah and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broken Arrow.

Stop Ideas Near Tullahassee

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

61 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Checotah and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 42.96 mi (69.13 km).

Checotah

#1 Checotah

City in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States

Population3,075
Coordinates35.4701000, -95.5230400
Altitude199
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 Broadway Street (-95.523031, 35.470141)
End: North Main Street (-95.790795, 36.0526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.57 L · about $7.57
Round trip
$15.15
4 gal · 15.14 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.57 $15.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.52 $17.04
Premium $4.63 $9.25 $18.50
Diesel $5.42 $10.83 $21.66

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Checotah and Broken Arrow. The current time is 06:30:43.

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.