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

The driving distance from Colbert, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is about 180.2 miles (290 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.2 miles (253 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
180.17 mi
03h 07m
Flight
157.22 mi
253.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.22 mi
Kilometers
253.02 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.17 mi
Kilometers
289.96 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Arrow
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM CDT
Return by in Colbert
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colbert
2026-04-22T18:20
Arrive Broken Arrow
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colbert
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 Colbert
89.7 mi
01h 33m
To Broken Arrow
90.5 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Franklin Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Leavenworth Trail

    2812 ft · 1 min · Leavenworth Trail

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant

    922 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant

    26.4 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Atoka

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 375 North

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike

    41.5 mi · 40 min · Indian Nation Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

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

  15. 15

    Continue on South Wood Drive

    5.1 mi · 9 min · South Wood Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

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

  17. 17

    Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Okmulgee Beeline

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Okmulgee Beeline

  19. 19

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

    2254 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Creek Turnpike

    8 mi · 9 min · Creek Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge

    138 m · 6 sec · Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward East 81st Street South

    1561 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 81st Street South

    1716 ft · 44 sec · East 81st Street South

  25. 25

    Continue on West Houston Street

    3 mi · 6 min · West Houston Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Elm Place

    2192 ft · 51 sec · South Elm Place

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    1974 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    19 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colbert 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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Jefferson Street
44.9 mi · 25%
Indian Nation Turnpike
41.5 mi · 23%
US 69 North
36 mi · 20%
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 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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
157.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McAlester
01h 33m from Colbert
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colbert and Mostly Cloudy near Broken Arrow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.2 miles (290 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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 89.7 miles from Colbert and 90.5 miles from Broken Arrow.

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

The direct path is about 157.2 miles (253 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.09 one way or $48.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Colbert and Mostly Cloudy near Broken Arrow.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colbert and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 157.22 mi (253.02 km).

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#1 Colbert

Human settlement in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,268
Coordinates33.8531600, -96.5024900
Altitude202
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: South Franklin Street (-96.502693, 33.853278)
End: North Main Street (-95.790795, 36.0526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.07 L · about $24.09
Round trip
$48.17
12.72 gal · 48.14 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.09 $48.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.09 $54.17
Premium $4.63 $29.42 $58.83
Diesel $5.42 $34.44 $68.88

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Colbert and Broken Arrow. The current time is 18:20:35.

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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.