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

The driving distance from Chelsea, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.64 mi
00h 50m
Flight
38.89 mi
62.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.89 mi
Kilometers
62.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.64 mi
Kilometers
81.49 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Arrow
Sun, Apr 19, 3:41 AM CDT
Return by in Chelsea
Sun, Apr 19, 4:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chelsea
2026-04-19T02:50
Arrive Broken Arrow
Sun, Apr 19, 3:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chelsea
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
Claremore
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Chelsea
21.8 mi
00h 25m
To Broken Arrow
28.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 6th Street

    968 ft · 37 sec · West 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    2521 ft · 50 sec · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

  4. 4

    Continue on Clem McSpadden Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Clem McSpadden Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Sioux Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · North Sioux Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Maiden Lane

    110 m · 9 sec · Maiden Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    670 ft · 18 sec · East 9th Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Dorothy Avenue

    1974 ft · 2 min · North Dorothy Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Will Rogers Boulevard

    1623 ft · 32 sec · East Will Rogers Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

    917 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    942 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto I 44 West: Tulsa

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 12 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Will Rogers Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Creek Turnpike

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Creek Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Kenosha Street

    2390 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Kenosha Street North

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East Kenosha Street North

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3047 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chelsea 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Will Rogers Turnpike
13.4 mi · 26%
Clem McSpadden Highway
10.2 mi · 20%
Creek Turnpike
6.53 mi · 13%
Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
5.68 mi · 11%
East Kenosha Street North
2.8 mi · 6%
North Sioux Avenue
1.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Will Rogers Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

12.3 mi · 00h 12m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
38.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claremore
00h 25m from Chelsea
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chelsea 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 Chelsea to Broken Arrow?

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Claremore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Chelsea and 28.8 miles from Broken Arrow.

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

The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Claremore

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

38 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chelsea and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 38.89 mi (62.58 km).

Chelsea

#1 Chelsea

City in Oklahoma, US

Population1,877
Coordinates36.5356500, -95.4324700
Altitude220
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: West 6th Street (-95.432447, 36.535677)
End: North Main Street (-95.790795, 36.0526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $6.78
Round trip
$13.56
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.78 $13.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.62 $15.25
Premium $4.63 $8.28 $16.56
Diesel $5.42 $9.69 $19.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chelsea and Broken Arrow. The current time is 02:50:15.

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.