How far is Midwest City, OK from Broken Bow, OK?

The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Broken Bow, OK is about 245 miles (394.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180 miles (289.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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
245.01 mi
04h 20m
Flight
179.98 mi
289.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.98 mi
Kilometers
289.65 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.01 mi
Kilometers
394.31 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Bow
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM CDT
Return by in Midwest City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midwest City
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Broken Bow
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midwest City
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 Midwest City
122.5 mi
02h 10m
To Broken Bow
122.5 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Midwest City and Broken Bow.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City and Broken Bow.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    10 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Felix Place

    35 m · 9 sec · Felix Place

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southeast 15th Street

    2410 ft · 54 sec · Southeast 15th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Midwest Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Midwest Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast 29th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast 29th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Douglas Boulevard

    2175 ft · 49 sec · South Douglas Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on South Douglas Boulevard

    87 m · 5 sec · South Douglas Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2001 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Tinker Diagonal

  11. 11

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    75.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike South: McAlester, Dallas

    2459 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike

    104.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Indian Nation Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Jake Pulliam Bypass

    30.1 mi · 35 min · Jake Pulliam Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    90 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northeast Lincoln Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Lincoln Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    44 m · 6 sec · West 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midwest City and Broken Bow.

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indian Nation Turnpike
104 mi · 42%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.1 mi · 31%
Jake Pulliam Bypass
45 mi · 18%
Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway
6.64 mi · 3%
Tinker Diagonal
4.91 mi · 2%
Washington Street
4.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Indian Nation Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike

104 mi · 01h 44m

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
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65 mi
180 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McAlester
02h 10m from Midwest City
Leave By
8:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Midwest City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broken Bow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midwest City to Broken Bow?

The road trip is about 245 miles (394.3 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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 122.5 miles from Midwest City and 122.5 miles from Broken Bow.

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

The direct path is about 180 miles (289.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 8:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.76 one way or $65.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Midwest City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broken Bow.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Broken Bow. Straight-line distance: 179.98 mi (289.65 km).

Midwest City

#1 Midwest City

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Population57,407
Coordinates35.4495100, -97.3967000
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Broken Bow

#2 Broken Bow

City of the United States

Population4,089
Coordinates34.0292800, -94.7391000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Midwest City (-97.3967, 35.44951)
End: Broken Bow (-94.7391, 34.02928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.65 gal
32.73 L · about $32.76
Round trip
$65.52
17.3 gal · 65.46 L
Estimated CO2
76.9 kg one way
Round trip: 153.7 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.76 $65.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.84 $73.68
Premium $4.63 $40.01 $80.01
Diesel $5.42 $46.84 $93.68

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 Midwest City and Broken Bow. The current time is 04:53:54.

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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.