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

The driving distance from Watonga, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.27 mi
02h 52m
Flight
147.37 mi
237.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.37 mi
Kilometers
237.17 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.27 mi
Kilometers
293.33 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Arrow
Sat, Apr 18, 1:18 AM CDT
Return by in Watonga
Sat, Apr 18, 4:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Watonga
2026-04-17T22:26
Arrive Broken Arrow
Sat, Apr 18, 1:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Watonga
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
Perkins
OK

City in Oklahoma, United States

From Watonga
77.9 mi
01h 26m
To Broken Arrow
104.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 23 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Noble Avenue

    1285 ft · 54 sec · North Noble Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Russworm Street

    1454 ft · 34 sec · East Russworm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Russworm Drive

    1091 ft · 23 sec · East Russworm Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on East Russworm Street

    28.4 mi · 35 min · East Russworm Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    37 mi · 44 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Noble Avenue

    62 m · 6 sec · North Noble Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1 km · 1 min · West North Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1944 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East North Street

    2563 ft · 54 sec · East North Street

  14. 14

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

    4.8 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1949 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto I 44 East: Tulsa

    845 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    6.3 mi · 6 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    13.5 mi · 16 min · Creek Turnpike

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge

    138 m · 6 sec · Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward East 81st Street South

    1561 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East 81st Street South

    1716 ft · 44 sec · East 81st Street South

  28. 28

    Continue on West Houston Street

    3 mi · 6 min · West Houston Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Elm Place

    2192 ft · 51 sec · South Elm Place

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    1974 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    19 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Watonga 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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Russworm Street
96.5 mi · 53%
West Broadway Street
24.7 mi · 14%
East Main Street
7.1 mi · 4%
Creek Turnpike
6.75 mi · 4%
OK 364 East
6.75 mi · 4%
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
6.27 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 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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
147.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perkins
01h 26m from Watonga
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Watonga and Partly Sunny then 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 Watonga to Broken Arrow?

The road trip is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Perkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Watonga and 104.5 miles from Broken Arrow.

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

The direct path is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.35 one way or $48.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Watonga and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broken Arrow.

Stop Ideas Near Perkins

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

37 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

92 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

96 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Watonga and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 147.37 mi (237.17 km).

Watonga

#1 Watonga

City in Oklahoma

Population2,842
Coordinates35.8447700, -98.4131300
Altitude462
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 Noble Avenue (-98.41312, 35.84477)
End: North Main Street (-95.790795, 36.0526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.35 L · about $24.35
Round trip
$48.70
12.86 gal · 48.7 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.35 $48.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.39 $54.77
Premium $4.63 $29.74 $59.48
Diesel $5.42 $34.82 $69.64

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Watonga and Broken Arrow. The current time is 22:26:40.

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.