How far is Rush Springs, OK from Broken Arrow, OK?
The driving distance from Rush Springs, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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 02h 46m.
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
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Town in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rush Springs and Broken Arrow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rush Springs and Broken Arrow.
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Start on Blakeley Avenue
2701 ft · 54 sec · Blakeley Avenue
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
2339 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.5 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Continue on Will Rogers Expressway
15.8 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
82.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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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 · 53 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 · 4 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 Rush Springs 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.
I 44 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
82.4 mi · 01h 22m
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 leaving Rush Springs and Mostly Cloudy near Broken Arrow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rush Springs to Broken Arrow?
The road trip is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Luther is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Rush Springs and 87.6 miles from Broken Arrow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.37 one way or $46.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rush Springs and Mostly Cloudy near Broken Arrow.
Stop Ideas Near Luther
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 Luther.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rush Springs and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 150.25 mi (241.8 km).
#1 Rush Springs
City in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 1,252 |
| Coordinates | 34.7825700, -97.9569800 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| 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: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.37 | $46.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.28 | $52.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.54 | $57.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.41 | $66.82 |
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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