Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Late night in Broken Arrow on Wednesday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Broken Bow, OK
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 7m
Distance
206.4 mi
332 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 54m
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6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 33m
10 AM
4h 16m
12 PM
4h 14m
3 PM
4h 18m
5 PM
4h 32m
8 PM
3h 59m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Broken Bow, OK covers 206.4 miles and takes about 4h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Kenosha Street North, OK 51 East, Disabled American Veterans Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
103.2 miles from Broken Arrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 7m drive with frequent turns across 206.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Kenosha Street North is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 7m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Broken Bow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Kenosha Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OK 51 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Muskogee Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kerr Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Kenosha Street North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Broken Bow, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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North Main Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Kenosha Street North
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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East Kenosha Street North
3
Take the ramp left toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Expressway East
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Expressway East
4
Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
5
Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
55 mi
·
53 min
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Muskogee Turnpike
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Fort Smith
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 East: Fort Smith
7
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
21 mi
·
21 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau
9
Turn right onto Kerr Boulevard
20 mi
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23 min
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Kerr Boulevard
10
Turn right
358 ft
·
8 sec
11
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
12
Continue straight
10 mi
·
15 min
13
Turn right
23 mi
·
33 min
14
Continue straight
7.1 mi
·
10 min
15
Turn right
18 mi
·
21 min
16
Turn right
0.8 mi
·
1 min
17
At the end of the road, turn right
16 mi
·
18 min
18
Continue straight
10 mi
·
11 min
19
Continue straight
21 mi
·
27 min
20
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
144 ft
·
6 sec
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West 3rd Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 103.2 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.2 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broken Bow, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Broken Arrow, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Broken Arrow, OK
This is one driving day of about 206.4 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Broken Arrow, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.2 mi from Broken Arrow, OK · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.2 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Broken Bow, OK
The final approach into Broken Bow, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Broken Bow, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.27 one way
$64.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $35.43 | $70.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $39.72 | $79.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.57 | $91.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.67 | $9.91 |
| Efficient EV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.06 | $8.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.6 | 1 | $28.90 | $13.21 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Broken Bow, OK
Late night in Broken Bow on Wednesday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Garland, TX
103 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 7m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Broken Bow, OK covers 206.4 miles and takes about 4h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Kenosha Street North, OK 51 East, Disabled American Veterans Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.2 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 $32.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 7m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Broken Bow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Broken Arrow, OK to Broken Bow, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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