How far is Tulsa, OK from Broken Bow, OK?

The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Broken Bow, OK is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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
213.31 mi
04h 00m
Flight
163.01 mi
262.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.01 mi
Kilometers
262.34 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.31 mi
Kilometers
343.29 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Bow
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-04-23T00:10
Arrive Broken Bow
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tulsa
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
Pittsburg
OK

Town in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma

From Tulsa
106.8 mi
02h 00m
To Broken Bow
106.6 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tulsa and Broken Bow.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Broken Bow.

  1. 1

    Start on South Boulder Avenue West

    1532 ft · 1 min · South Boulder Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    1958 ft · 1 min · West 6th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1486 ft · 55 sec · West 7th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 244 West, US 75 South

    973 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Okmulgee Expressway

    7 mi · 9 min · Okmulgee Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Okmulgee Beeline

    9.9 mi · 13 min · Okmulgee Beeline

  8. 8

    Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

    2731 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Wood Drive

    5.1 mi · 9 min · North Wood Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta

    105 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Jake Pulliam Bypass

    30.1 mi · 35 min · Jake Pulliam Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    90 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northeast Lincoln Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Lincoln Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    44 m · 6 sec · West 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulsa and Broken Bow.

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 62 West
105 mi · 49%
Jake Pulliam Bypass
45 mi · 21%
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 6%
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.7 mi · 5%
Okmulgee Beeline
9.88 mi · 5%
Okmulgee Expressway
6.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 62 West

Continue on US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta

105 mi · 01h 46m

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
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.3 mi
163 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsburg
02h 00m from Tulsa
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tulsa and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broken Bow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Broken Bow?

The road trip is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Pittsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Tulsa and 106.6 miles from Broken Bow.

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

The direct path is about 163 miles (262.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tulsa and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broken Bow.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Broken Bow. Straight-line distance: 163.01 mi (262.34 km).

Tulsa

#1 Tulsa

The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.

Population403,166
Coordinates36.1539800, -95.9927700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Broken Bow

#2 Broken Bow

City of the United States

Population4,089
Coordinates34.0292800, -94.7391000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Broken Bow (-94.7391, 34.02928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.49 L · about $28.52
Round trip
$57.03
15.06 gal · 56.98 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.52 $57.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.07 $64.14
Premium $4.63 $34.83 $69.65
Diesel $5.42 $40.77 $81.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tulsa and Broken Bow. The current time is 00:10:23.

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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.