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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.31 mi
01h 54m
Flight
95.23 mi
153.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.23 mi
Kilometers
153.25 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.31 mi
Kilometers
183.96 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Arrow
Tue, May 5, 5:08 AM CDT
Return by in Poteau
Tue, May 5, 7:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poteau
2026-05-05T03:14
Arrive Broken Arrow
Tue, May 5, 5:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poteau
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
Webbers Falls
OK

Human settlement in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Poteau
57 mi
00h 57m
To Broken Arrow
57.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Dewey Avenue

    17 m · 8 sec · Dewey Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broadway Street

    35 m · 4 sec · South Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Beard Avenue

    1919 ft · 36 sec · Beard Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Paul Mathies Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Paul Mathies Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Circle Drive

    650 ft · 18 sec · Circle Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    97 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broadway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

    1418 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    21.1 mi · 21 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa

    122 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1840 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    14.4 mi · 15 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    41.3 mi · 40 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynn Lane

    1448 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 9th Street East

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 9th Street East

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Detroit Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Detroit Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    667 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
55.7 mi · 49%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
21.1 mi · 18%
Broadway
20.1 mi · 18%
North Broadway Street
12.3 mi · 11%
Disabled American Veterans Highway
0.99 mi · 1%
Paul Mathies Drive
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
95.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webbers Falls
00h 57m from Poteau
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

105 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poteau and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 95.23 mi (153.25 km).

Poteau

#1 Poteau

City in Oklahoma

Population8,906
Coordinates35.0537100, -94.6235600
Altitude149
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: Dewey Avenue (-94.623649, 35.053616)
End: North Main Street (-95.790795, 36.0526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.27 L · about $15.26
Round trip
$30.52
8.06 gal · 30.54 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Poteau and Broken Arrow. The current time is 03:14:12.

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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.