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

The driving distance from Meridian, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.49 mi
03h 10m
Flight
166.86 mi
268.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.86 mi
Kilometers
268.54 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.49 mi
Kilometers
324.26 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Arrow
Sun, Nov 8, 10:15 AM CST
Return by in Meridian
Sun, Nov 8, 1:25 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-11-08T07:04
Arrive Broken Arrow
Sun, Nov 8, 10:15 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Aluma
OK

Town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States

From Meridian
100.4 mi
01h 35m
To Broken Arrow
101.1 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 3 mph W
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    17.2 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

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

    2339 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    26.5 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.8 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  12. 12

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

    13.5 mi · 16 min · Creek Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge

    138 m · 6 sec · Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward East 81st Street South

    1561 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 81st Street South

    1716 ft · 44 sec · East 81st Street South

  17. 17

    Continue on West Houston Street

    3 mi · 6 min · West Houston Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Elm Place

    2192 ft · 51 sec · South Elm Place

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    1974 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    19 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
82.8 mi · 41%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.5 mi · 13%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.6 mi · 12%
Creek Turnpike
6.75 mi · 3%
OK 364 East
6.75 mi · 3%
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 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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
166.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Aluma
01h 35m from Meridian
Leave By
10:38 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Meridian and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Broken Arrow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Lake Aluma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Meridian and 101.1 miles from Broken Arrow.

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

The direct path is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.31 one way or $52.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Meridian and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Broken Arrow.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Aluma

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

10 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
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Norman

35 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

38 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 166.86 mi (268.54 km).

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#1 Meridian

Meridian is a place in Oklahoma, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4273100, -97.9780900
Altitude333
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: US 81 (-97.974089, 34.427311)
End: North Main Street (-95.790795, 36.0526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.91 L · about $26.31
Round trip
$52.61
14.22 gal · 53.82 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $26.31 $52.61
Mid-grade $4.14 $29.41 $58.83
Premium $4.43 $31.53 $63.05
Diesel $5.77 $40.99 $81.98

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Broken Arrow. The current time is 07:04:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.