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

The driving distance from Elgin, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is about 185.2 miles (298 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
185.19 mi
02h 52m
Flight
166.02 mi
267.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.02 mi
Kilometers
267.19 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.19 mi
Kilometers
298.04 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Arrow
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM CDT
Return by in Elgin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elgin
2026-04-22T20:11
Arrive Broken Arrow
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elgin
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
Arcadia
OK

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

From Elgin
92.3 mi
01h 26m
To Broken Arrow
93 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S
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 Elgin and Broken Arrow.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on G Street

    774 ft · 39 sec · G Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Street

    121 m · 14 sec · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 8th Street

    36 m · 10 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 8th Street

    2438 ft · 41 sec · 8th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City

    1689 ft · 41 sec · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    53.8 mi · 55 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.8 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin

    13.5 mi · 16 min · Creek Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge

    138 m · 6 sec · Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward East 81st Street South

    1561 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 81st Street South

    1716 ft · 44 sec · East 81st Street South

  16. 16

    Continue on West Houston Street

    3 mi · 6 min · West Houston Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Elm Place

    2192 ft · 53 sec · South Elm Place

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    1974 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    19 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
82.5 mi · 45%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
54 mi · 29%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.6 mi · 13%
Creek Turnpike
6.75 mi · 4%
OK 364 East
6.75 mi · 4%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

82.4 mi · 01h 22m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
166 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
01h 26m from Elgin
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Elgin 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 Elgin to Broken Arrow?

The road trip is about 185.2 miles (298 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Elgin and 93 miles from Broken Arrow.

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

The direct path is about 166 miles (267.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.77 one way or $49.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Elgin and Mostly Cloudy near Broken Arrow.

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

25 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

28 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

51 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

73 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 166.02 mi (267.19 km).

Elgin

#1 Elgin

City in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States

Population3,236
Coordinates34.7803500, -98.2922700
Altitude394
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: G Street (-98.292366, 34.78035)
End: North Main Street (-95.790795, 36.0526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.74 L · about $24.77
Round trip
$49.53
13.08 gal · 49.48 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.77 $49.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.85 $55.71
Premium $4.63 $30.25 $60.50
Diesel $5.42 $35.41 $70.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elgin and Broken Arrow. The current time is 20:11:06.

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.