Origin
Nowata, OK
Night in Nowata on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nowata, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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 16m
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.
Nowata, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 52.4-mile drive from Nowata, OK, to Broken Arrow, OK, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 5 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it features a high percentage of highway driving, making it a quick and efficient journey. You'll be spending most of your time on US 169 and the Broken Arrow Expressway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, this route is very budget-friendly for a quick excursion. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent, open terrain throughout your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 41.6 mi | 49m |
| Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Maple Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Elm Place | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| West College Street North | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 41.6 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nowata, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on US 169 Alternate
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 169 Alternate
107 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 169 Alternate
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on US 169
21 mi
·
25 min
·
US 169
Use the left / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 169
21 mi
·
23 min
·
US 169
Toward US 169 South: Owasso
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 169
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
Use the sharp right lane.
7
Merge onto OK 51
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on OK 51
379 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
9
Continue on OK 51
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Elm Place
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
178 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Rose District
12
Turn straight onto North Elm Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Elm Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto West College Street North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West College Street North
14
Turn right onto North Main Street
305 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Nowata, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 169 Alternate / Maple Street
Depart onto US 169 Alternate / Maple Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
46.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
5
46.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway
Merge onto OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward Elm Place
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Elm Place
6
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Rose District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Rose District
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.19 one way
$16.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.99 | $17.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.08 | $20.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
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 $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
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
Broken Arrow, OK
Night in Broken Arrow on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 85% of this 52.4-mile trip. Your journey will largely follow US 169, which provides a consistent pace for extended periods, including one stretch of 41.6 miles uninterrupted by major town exits. Later, you'll transition to Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway and then the Broken Arrow Expressway, maintaining a similar high-speed, efficient feel. This route prioritizes getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss, characterized by open roads and straightforward navigation.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.6 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 169 Alternate / Maple Street.
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 52.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 (US 169 Alternate / Maple Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.7 miles (OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Nowata, OK to Broken Arrow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Muskogee along the way.
Muskogee
46.6 mi in
|
~56m
About the Cities
Arriving in Broken Arrow, OK
Full guide →Broken Arrow is a city in the Green Country region of Oklahoma about 15 miles (35 km) southeast of Tulsa. It is the largest suburb of Tulsa County at a population of 110,000 (2018). Its nickname is "Tree City"
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.6 miles on US 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Broken Arrow, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 169 Alternate / Maple Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.7 miles (OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Broken Arrow, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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