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

The driving distance from Thomas, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is about 202.6 miles (326 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.55 mi
03h 11m
Flight
166.85 mi
268.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.85 mi
Kilometers
268.52 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.55 mi
Kilometers
325.98 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Arrow
Wed, Apr 15, 11:16 AM CDT
Return by in Thomas
Wed, Apr 15, 2:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomas
2026-04-15T08:04
Arrive Broken Arrow
Wed, Apr 15, 11:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomas
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Langston
OK

Town in Alabama, USA

From Thomas
88.7 mi
01h 35m
To Broken Arrow
113.8 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    30 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue

    12.1 mi · 18 min · East Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Continue on East Russworm Street

    28.4 mi · 35 min · East Russworm Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

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    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

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    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 23 min

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    Continue straight

    37 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Noble Avenue

    62 m · 6 sec · North Noble Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1 km · 1 min · West North Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1944 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East North Street

    2563 ft · 54 sec · East North Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    4.8 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

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    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

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    Continue on West Broadway Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street

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    Continue straight

    1949 ft · 28 sec

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    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

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    Continue straight

    14.4 mi · 17 min

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    Turn left onto I 44 East: Tulsa

    845 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    6.3 mi · 6 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin

    13.5 mi · 16 min · Creek Turnpike

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  27. 27

    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

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomas and Broken Arrow.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Russworm Street
96.2 mi · 47%
West Broadway Street
24.7 mi · 12%
East Broadway Avenue
12.1 mi · 6%
East Main Street
7.1 mi · 4%
Creek Turnpike
6.75 mi · 3%
OK 364 East
6.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Russworm Street

Continue straight

37 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
166.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Langston
01h 35m from Thomas
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Thomas and 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 Thomas to Broken Arrow?

The road trip is about 202.6 miles (326 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Langston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Thomas and 113.8 miles from Broken Arrow.

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

The direct path is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.08 one way or $54.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Thomas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broken Arrow.

Stop Ideas Near Langston

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

17 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

58 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

82 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

104 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomas and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 166.85 mi (268.52 km).

Thomas

#1 Thomas

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,178
Coordinates35.7442200, -98.7475800
Altitude532
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 Main Street (-98.747595, 35.74422)
End: North Main Street (-95.790795, 36.0526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.06 L · about $27.08
Round trip
$54.15
14.3 gal · 54.12 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.08 $54.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.45 $60.90
Premium $4.63 $33.07 $66.14
Diesel $5.42 $38.72 $77.43

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Thomas and Broken Arrow. The current time is 08:04:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.