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

The driving distance from McAlester, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
98.28 mi
01h 41m
Flight
77.34 mi
124.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.34 mi
Kilometers
124.46 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.28 mi
Kilometers
158.17 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Arrow
Tue, May 12, 10:36 PM CDT
Return by in McAlester
Wed, May 13, 12:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McAlester
2026-05-12T20:54
Arrive Broken Arrow
Tue, May 12, 10:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McAlester
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
Oktaha
OK

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

From McAlester
49.6 mi
00h 50m
To Broken Arrow
48.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    5 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Carl Albert Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Carl Albert Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 69 North: McAlester

    878 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto South George Nigh Expressway

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · South George Nigh Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on North 32nd Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street

  6. 6

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

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

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Tulsa

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

    25.3 mi · 24 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynn Lane

    1448 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North 9th Street East

    1853 ft · 48 sec · North 9th Street East

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Kenosha Street North

    1 km · 1 min · East Kenosha Street North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3047 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McAlester 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South George Nigh Expressway
62.3 mi · 63%
Muskogee Turnpike
25.3 mi · 26%
North 32nd Street
3.39 mi · 3%
Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Brid
2.95 mi · 3%
East Carl Albert Parkway
1.75 mi · 2%
Disabled American Veterans Highway
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South George Nigh Expressway

Merge slight left onto South George Nigh Expressway

62.3 mi · 01h 09m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
77.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oktaha
00h 50m from McAlester
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McAlester 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 McAlester to Broken Arrow?

The road trip is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Oktaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from McAlester and 48.7 miles from Broken Arrow.

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

The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.14 one way or $26.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oktaha

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

79 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McAlester and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 77.34 mi (124.46 km).

McAlester

#1 McAlester

City in Oklahoma

Population17,788
Coordinates34.9334300, -95.7697100
Altitude224
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 Main Street (-95.769682, 34.933431)
End: North Main Street (-95.790795, 36.0526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.13 L · about $13.14
Round trip
$26.28
6.94 gal · 26.26 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.14 $26.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.78 $29.56
Premium $4.63 $16.05 $32.10
Diesel $5.42 $18.79 $37.58

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between McAlester and Broken Arrow. The current time is 20:54:51.

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.