Origin
Oklahoma City, OK
Afternoon in Oklahoma City on Sunday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oklahoma City, OK to Broken Bow, OK
Drive Time
4h 27m
Distance
251.8 mi
405 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
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Broken Bow, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oklahoma City, OK to Broken Bow, OK covers 251.8 miles and takes about 4h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest 5th Street, Northeast 5th Street, I 235 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.25 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
125.9 miles from Oklahoma City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 27m drive with frequent turns across 251.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest 5th Street 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 27m 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Broken Bow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 235 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 235 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Centennial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crosstown Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tinker Diagonal | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Northwest 5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City, OK and Broken Bow, OK.
1
Start on North Robinson Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Robinson Avenue
2
Turn right onto Northwest 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northwest 5th Street
3
Keep slight left to continue on Northeast 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northeast 5th Street
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 235
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
I 235
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 235 South, US 77 South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 235 South, US 77 South
6
Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Centennial Expressway
7
Take the exit slight left toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
8
Merge slight right onto Crosstown Expressway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
10
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike South: McAlester, Dallas
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Nation Turnpike South: McAlester, Dallas
12
Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
104 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
Indian Nation Turnpike
13
Continue on Jake Pulliam Bypass
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Jake Pulliam Bypass
14
Continue straight
15 mi
·
17 min
15
Turn left onto Washington Street
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
16
Keep slight left
295 ft
·
8 sec
17
Turn left onto Northeast Lincoln Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Lincoln Road
18
Continue on Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway
19
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 3rd Street
20
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 125.9 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, or about 2h 13m 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.9 miles or 2h 13m 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 39m
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 Oklahoma City, 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 Oklahoma City, OK
This is one driving day of about 251.8 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oklahoma City, 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 125.9 mi from Oklahoma City, OK · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 125.9 miles from Oklahoma City, 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
$38.25 one way
$76.49 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $42.16 | $84.32 |
| premium | $4.80 | $47.53 | $95.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.94 | $111.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.5 | 0 | $26.44 | $12.09 |
| Efficient EV | 63 | 0 | $22.03 | $10.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.7 | 1 | $35.25 | $16.12 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Broken Bow, OK
Afternoon in Broken Bow on Sunday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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 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 27m 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Broken Bow, OK covers 251.8 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest 5th Street, Northeast 5th Street, I 235. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.9 miles from Oklahoma City, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.25 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 27m 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Broken Bow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oklahoma City, OK to Broken Bow, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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