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

The driving distance from Tahlequah, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
61.08 mi
01h 03m
Flight
46.86 mi
75.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.86 mi
Kilometers
75.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.08 mi
Kilometers
98.3 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Arrow
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM CDT
Return by in Tahlequah
Tue, May 12, 10:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tahlequah
2026-05-12T20:41
Arrive Broken Arrow
Tue, May 12, 9:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tahlequah
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
Okay
OK

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

From Tahlequah
30.5 mi
00h 31m
To Broken Arrow
30.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ

    5.7 mi · 10 min · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    717 ft · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 North: Port of Muskogee, Tulsa, USS Batfish

    2284 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

    33.5 mi · 32 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynn Lane

    1448 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 9th Street East

    1853 ft · 48 sec · North 9th Street East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Kenosha Street North

    1 km · 1 min · East Kenosha Street North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3047 ft · 2 min · 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 Tahlequah 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
33.5 mi · 55%
North Muskogee Avenue
12.2 mi · 20%
ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
12.2 mi · 20%
Disabled American Veterans Highway
0.99 mi · 2%
East Kenosha Street North
0.63 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

33.5 mi · 00h 32m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okay
00h 31m from Tahlequah
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tahlequah and Sunny near Broken Arrow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tahlequah to Broken Arrow?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Okay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Tahlequah and 30.6 miles from Broken Arrow.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tahlequah and Sunny near Broken Arrow.

Stop Ideas Near Okay

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

69 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tahlequah and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 46.86 mi (75.42 km).

Tahlequah

#1 Tahlequah

City in Oklahoma

Population16,998
Coordinates35.9153700, -94.9699600
Altitude243
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: North Muskogee Avenue (-94.969975, 35.915375)
End: North Main Street (-95.790795, 36.0526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.16 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.36
4.32 gal · 16.32 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.18 $16.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.20 $18.40
Premium $4.63 $9.99 $19.98
Diesel $5.42 $11.70 $23.39

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Tahlequah and Broken Arrow. The current time is 20:41:41.

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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.