Broken Bow, OK Road Trips
Broken Bow, OK serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 284 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Broken Bow, OK head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
327.1 mi
Enid, OK
Quickest Drive
4h 26m
Oklahoma City, OK
Plan Around Broken Bow, OK
Popular Incoming Routes
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Trips from Broken Bow, OK
Driving from Broken Bow, OK
Expect an average of 284 miles and about 5h 6m behind the wheel when leaving Broken Bow, OK. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 327 miles (5h 56m), while the shortest is just 252 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Broken Bow, OK include Enid, OK (327.1 mi, 5h 56m), Stillwater, OK (273.3 mi, 4h 55m), and Oklahoma City, OK (252.1 mi, 4h 26m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OK currently averages around $3.7 per gallon. For the typical 284-mile trip from Broken Bow, OK, budget about $41 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Broken Bow, OK and 3 routes heading into Broken Bow, OK, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 252 to 327 miles.
The longest mapped route from Broken Bow, OK covers 327 miles and takes approximately 5h 56m. Shorter options start at just 252 miles.
The average route from Broken Bow, OK runs about 284 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.7/gallon for regular), the average 284-mile trip from Broken Bow, OK costs roughly $41 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Broken Bow, OK include Enid, OK, Stillwater, OK and Oklahoma City, OK. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Broken Bow, OK by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,215
Median Income
$50,744
Median Home Value
$159,000
Median Age
33.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Broken Bow, OK
A sampling of people born in Broken Bow, OK.
Gail Davies
1948
American singer-songwriter
City data from Wikidata (Q3241346), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Broken Bow, OK
Broken Bow is a small town in the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. It is the gateway to Broken Bow Lake, Beavers Bend Resort Park, and Hochatown, in the Kiamichi Country tourism region of Oklahoma.
1 Beavers Bend Nature Center/Park Forest Heritage Center, 4350 S, OK-259A, ☏ +1 580 494-6300. Su-Th 8AM-5PM, F-Sa 8AM-6PM. Museum pertaining to natural history of the park. included in state park admission ($10.00). (updated Sep 2021) 2 Beaver's Bend Mining Company, 9221 N US Hwy 259, ☏ +1 580 494-6102. Precious minerals and dino exhibits. (updated Sep 2021) 3 Hochatown Rescue Center & Petting Zoo, 9177 US-259. Lots of little pet deer and furry/feathery friends to look at here. (updated Sep 2021) 4 Beavers Bend Wildlife Museum, N. U.S., 6594 US-259, ☏ +1 580 494-6193. Stuffed animals and the stuff of taxidermy dreams. (updated Sep 2021)
The stretch of highway 259 between Broken Bow and Beavers Bend State Park is littered with tourist attractions, from go-kart tracks to video game amusement centers, to mini-golf and mazes. Also in and around the park you can find ziplining and boat rentals of various kinds. 1 Choctaw Casino - Broken Bow, 1790 South Park Dr, ☏ +1 580 584-5450. 2 Beavers Bend State Park, Hwy 259 N, Steven's Gap Rd, ☏ +1 580 494-6179. It is like a crown jewel of the Ouachita Mountains, with Broken Bow Lake as a centerpiece and an array of activities from bald eagle and fall foliage viewing to swimming and fishing to hiking on the David L Boren Trail. ̩$10.00. (updated Sep 2021) 3 FishTales Winery & Vineyard, 17 Oak Leaf Ln, ☏ +1 580 494-6115. Su-Th 11AM-5PM, F-Sa 11AM-8PM. Winery with a penchant for muscadine grapes. (updated Sep 2021)
Abendigo's Bar & Grill, 259 N. Stephens Gap Rd, ☏ +1 580 494-7222. 4PM-9PM. Hours of operation are Tuesday to Saturday and is located just 8 miles north of Broken Bow, on the right side of highway.
Beavers Bend Log Cabins, Hwy 259A South, ☏ +1 580-494-6241. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Offers two secluded private beavers bend cabins in Hochatown, just north of Broken Bow. $175-250. Beavers Bend Lakeview-Lodge - delightful lodging on the lake, with complimentary breakfast and deer to keep you company.
Oklahoma State Highway 3 runs through the town, which connects to the Indian Nation Turnpike eventually as you travel west from the town. US Highways 259 & 70 provide access to the town.
Travel tips adapted from Broken Bow (Oklahoma) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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