Trip from Broken Bow, OK to Oklahoma City, OK

Drive Time

3h 48m

Distance

236.9 mi

381 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Broken Bow, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 236.9 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Park Drive, Northeast Lincoln Road, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

118.4 miles from Broken Bow, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 236.9 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.

North Park Drive 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 3h 48m 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 Bow, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Park Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Northeast Lincoln Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Washington Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Northwest Texas Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Indian Nation Turnpike	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 40 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Park Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broken Bow, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.

Start on West 3rd Street

144 ft · 12 sec · West 3rd Street

Turn left onto North Park Drive

2.5 mi · 3 min · North Park Drive

Turn slight right

0.5 mi · 33 sec

Continue straight

3.7 mi · 4 min

Continue on Northeast Lincoln Road

1.4 mi · 1 min · Northeast Lincoln Road

Turn right onto Washington Street

4.0 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

Turn right onto Northwest Texas Avenue

1.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest Texas Avenue

Continue on Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway

44 mi · 49 min · Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway

Continue on Indian Nation Turnpike

104 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Indian Nation Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City

Merge slight left onto Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

197 ft · 2 sec · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

75 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

12 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal

Continue on Crosstown Expressway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

0.4 mi · 27 sec · Crosstown Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward Oklahoma City Boulevard

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Oklahoma City Boulevard

Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · West Sheridan Avenue

Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

417 ft · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue

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 118.4 miles from Broken Bow, OK, or about 1h 54m 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 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 118.4 miles or 1h 54m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Broken Bow, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Bow, OK

This is one driving day of about 236.9 miles and 3h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Broken Bow, 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 118.4 mi from Broken Bow, OK · 1h 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Anna, TX

118 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

Garland, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Anna, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118.4 miles from Broken Bow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oklahoma City, OK

The final approach into Oklahoma City, 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 Oklahoma City, 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

$35.98 one way

$71.97 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$39.67	$79.33
premium	$4.80	$44.72	$89.44
diesel	$5.64	$52.63	$105.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	71.1	0	$24.87	$11.37
Efficient EV	59.2	0	$20.73	$9.48
EV Truck/SUV	94.8	1	$33.17	$15.16

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Broken Bow, OK

Afternoon in Broken Bow on Sunday

Local time

12:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oklahoma City, OK

Afternoon in Oklahoma City on Sunday

Local time

12:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

7 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

3h 48m 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 Bow, OK to Oklahoma City, OK covers 236.9 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Park Drive, Northeast Lincoln Road, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 118.4 miles from Broken Bow, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.98 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 48m 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 Bow, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Broken Bow, OK to Oklahoma City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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