How far is Okemah, OK from Broken Arrow, OK?
The driving distance from Okemah, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Okemah and Broken Arrow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Okemah and Broken Arrow.
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Start on West Atlanta Street
20 m · 5 sec · West Atlanta Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
137 m · 22 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
1347 ft · 41 sec · North 16th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
24.6 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto East 1st Avenue
1120 ft · 36 sec · East 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
2409 ft · 49 sec
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Take the ramp right
1403 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Tulsa
815 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
20.7 mi · 20 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
13.5 mi · 16 min · Creek Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
138 m · 6 sec · Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward East 81st Street South
1561 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto East 81st Street South
1716 ft · 44 sec · East 81st Street South
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Continue on West Houston Street
3 mi · 6 min · West Houston Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Place
2192 ft · 51 sec · South Elm Place
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Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
1974 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
19 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Okemah and Broken Arrow.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
24.6 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Okemah and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broken Arrow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Okemah to Broken Arrow?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Bristow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Okemah and 36.2 miles from Broken Arrow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Okemah and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broken Arrow.
Stop Ideas Near Bristow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bristow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Okemah and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 51.64 mi (83.11 km).
#1 Okemah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,048 |
| Coordinates | 35.4325900, -96.3050100 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Broken Arrow
The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 111,648 |
| Coordinates | 36.0526000, -95.7908200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-95.790795, 36.0526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.90 | $21.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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