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

The driving distance from Jay, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is about 86.4 miles (139 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.38 mi
01h 23m
Flight
60.96 mi
98.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.96 mi
Kilometers
98.11 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.38 mi
Kilometers
139.02 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Arrow
Thu, Apr 30, 6:30 AM CDT
Return by in Jay
Thu, Apr 30, 7:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jay
2026-04-30T05:07
Arrive Broken Arrow
Thu, Apr 30, 6:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jay
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
Locust Grove
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Jay
42.4 mi
00h 41m
To Broken Arrow
44 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    18.4 mi · 23 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 412 West: Tulsa

    1371 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Cherokee Turnpike

    28.3 mi · 27 min · Cherokee Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

    26.6 mi · 30 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 West: Creek Turnpike, Oklahoma City

    1089 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

    1.3 km · 50 sec · Will Rogers Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Creek Turnpike

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Creek Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Kenosha Street

    2390 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Kenosha Street North

    2.8 mi · 5 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 Jay 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cherokee Turnpike
28.3 mi · 33%
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
26.6 mi · 31%
South Main Street
18.4 mi · 21%
Creek Turnpike
6.53 mi · 8%
East Kenosha Street North
2.8 mi · 3%
Will Rogers Turnpike
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cherokee Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Cherokee Turnpike

28.3 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
00h 41m from Jay
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jay 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 Jay to Broken Arrow?

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Jay and 44 miles from Broken Arrow.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.55 one way or $23.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jay and Mostly Cloudy near Broken Arrow.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

74 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jay and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 60.96 mi (98.11 km).

Jay

#1 Jay

City in and county seat of Delaware County, Oklahoma

Population2,533
Coordinates36.4211900, -94.7969000
Altitude318
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 Main Street (-94.796902, 36.421115)
End: North Main Street (-95.790795, 36.0526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.54 L · about $11.55
Round trip
$23.10
6.1 gal · 23.08 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.55 $23.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.99 $25.98
Premium $4.63 $14.11 $28.21
Diesel $5.42 $16.52 $33.03

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jay and Broken Arrow. The current time is 05:07:07.

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.