Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Morning in Broken Arrow on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Nowata, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broken Arrow, OK
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Nowata, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Nowata, OK covers 52.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, US 169, Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.9 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 52.2 miles, with most of the trip on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway and US 169. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.9 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway and US 169. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Broadway Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Broadway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (North Elm Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Broadway Avenue
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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North Elm Place
At end of road, turn right onto North Elm Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward OK 51 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OK 51 West
6
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward US 169 North: Owasso
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 169 North: Owasso
6
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
US 169 Alternate
Turn left onto US 169 Alternate
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 25.9 mi | 31m |
| US 169 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| US 169 Alternate | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| North Elm Place | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
— 25.9 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Nowata, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
63 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Elm Place
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Elm Place
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward OK 51 West
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto OK 51
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on OK 51
380 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
7
Continue on OK 51
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 169 North: Owasso
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 169
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 169
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 169
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway
14
Continue on US 169
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 169
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 169
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 169
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Toward OK 20 West, US 169 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 169
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto US 169 Alternate
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 169 Alternate
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on US 169 Alternate
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 169 Alternate
Use the left / right lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
US 169 Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.1 mi from Broken Arrow, OK · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nowata, OK
The final approach into Nowata, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.16 one way
$16.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Nowata, OK
Morning in Nowata on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Collinsville, OK
26 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Nowata, OK covers 52.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, US 169, Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.1 miles from Broken Arrow, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Broadway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (North Elm Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Broken Arrow, OK to Nowata, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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