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

The driving distance from Nowata, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
52.52 mi
00h 56m
Flight
45.58 mi
73.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.58 mi
Kilometers
73.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.52 mi
Kilometers
84.53 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Arrow
Sat, Apr 18, 5:11 AM CDT
Return by in Nowata
Sat, Apr 18, 6:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nowata
2026-04-18T04:15
Arrive Broken Arrow
Sat, Apr 18, 5:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nowata
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
Collinsville
OK

Location in Oklahoma

From Nowata
26.2 mi
00h 28m
To Broken Arrow
26.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    33 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    20.6 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Continue on US 169 South: Owasso

    20.9 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee

    890 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Broken Arrow Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Elm Place

    1429 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Rose District

    54 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Elm Place

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Elm Place

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West College Street North

    1974 ft · 1 min · West College Street North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    93 m · 13 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nowata and Broken Arrow.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maple Street
22.6 mi · 43%
US 169 South
20.9 mi · 40%
Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
3.08 mi · 6%
Broken Arrow Expressway
2.82 mi · 5%
North Elm Place
1.17 mi · 2%
Disabled American Veterans Highway
0.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 169 South

Continue on US 169 South: Owasso

20.9 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Collinsville
00h 28m from Nowata
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny leaving Nowata and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Nowata to Broken Arrow?

The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Collinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Nowata and 26.3 miles from Broken Arrow.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny around Nowata and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Broken Arrow.

Stop Ideas Near Collinsville

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

27 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nowata and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 45.58 mi (73.35 km).

Nowata

#1 Nowata

City in Oklahoma

Population3,544
Coordinates36.7006500, -95.6380300
Altitude216
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: Maple Street (-95.638111, 36.700653)
End: North Main Street (-95.790795, 36.0526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.02 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.01
3.7 gal · 14.04 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.01 $14.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.88 $15.76
Premium $4.63 $8.56 $17.11
Diesel $5.42 $10.02 $20.04

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Nowata and Broken Arrow. The current time is 04:15:30.

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.