How far is Poteau, OK from Broken Arrow, OK?
The driving distance from Poteau, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is about 114.3 miles (184 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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 54m.
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.
Human settlement in Muskogee 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 Poteau and Broken Arrow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poteau and Broken Arrow.
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Start on Dewey Avenue
17 m · 8 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Turn left onto South Broadway Street
35 m · 4 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Beard Avenue
1919 ft · 36 sec · Beard Avenue
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Turn right onto Paul Mathies Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Paul Mathies Drive
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Continue on Circle Drive
650 ft · 18 sec · Circle Drive
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
97 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Broadway
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
1418 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
21.1 mi · 21 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
122 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1840 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
14.4 mi · 15 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Muskogee Turnpike
41.3 mi · 40 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lynn Lane
1448 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North 9th Street East
1.3 km · 2 min · North 9th Street East
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Turn right onto East Detroit Street
1 km · 2 min · East Detroit Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
667 ft · 29 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 Poteau and Broken Arrow.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Muskogee Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Muskogee Turnpike
41.3 mi · 00h 40m
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 Poteau 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 Poteau to Broken Arrow?
The road trip is about 114.3 miles (184 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Webbers Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Poteau and 57.2 miles from Broken Arrow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.26 one way or $30.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Poteau and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broken Arrow.
Stop Ideas Near Webbers Falls
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 Webbers Falls.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poteau and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 95.23 mi (153.25 km).
#1 Poteau
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 8,906 |
| Coordinates | 35.0537100, -94.6235600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.26 | $30.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.16 | $34.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.64 | $37.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
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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