How far is Broken Arrow, OK from Cherokee, OK?

The driving distance from Broken Arrow, OK to Cherokee, OK is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.12 mi
03h 28m
Flight
150.7 mi
242.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.7 mi
Kilometers
242.53 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.12 mi
Kilometers
291.48 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherokee
Sat, Apr 11, 9:56 AM CDT
Return by in Broken Arrow
Sat, Apr 11, 1:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broken Arrow
2026-04-11T06:28
Arrive Cherokee
Sat, Apr 11, 9:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broken Arrow
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Red Rock
OK

Human settlement in Noble County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Broken Arrow
90.5 mi
01h 44m
To Cherokee
90.7 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Broken Arrow and Cherokee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow and Cherokee.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    19 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    1974 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Elm Place

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Elm Place

  4. 4

    Turn left onto OK 51 West

    1212 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Inner Dispersal Loop

    1775 ft · 28 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2714 ft · 42 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs

    1791 ft · 43 sec · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Sand Springs Expressway

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    28 mi · 28 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Norma A. Lamb Highway

    24.5 mi · 26 min · Norma A. Lamb Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Owen K. Garriott Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 54th Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North 54th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Breckenridge Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Breckenridge Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Breckinridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Breckinridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Crestwood

    1.6 km · 2 min · Crestwood

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Phillips Avenue

    2658 ft · 54 sec · East Phillips Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    15 mi · 17 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    13.3 mi · 18 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    137 m · 17 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East 4th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broken Arrow and Cherokee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cimarron Turnpike
58.9 mi · 33%
Norma A. Lamb Highway
24.5 mi · 14%
East Phillips Avenue
19.2 mi · 11%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.5 mi · 8%
Broken Arrow Expressway
11.7 mi · 6%
Keystone Expressway
8.66 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Cimarron Turnpike

Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

31 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
150.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Rock
01h 44m from Broken Arrow
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Broken Arrow and Chance Rain Showers near Cherokee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broken Arrow to Cherokee?

The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Red Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Broken Arrow and 90.7 miles from Cherokee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.18 one way or $50.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Broken Arrow and Chance Rain Showers near Cherokee.

Stop Ideas Near Red Rock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Red Rock, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Rock.

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

68 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

112 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

114 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broken Arrow and Cherokee. Straight-line distance: 150.7 mi (242.53 km).

Broken Arrow

#1 Broken Arrow

The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

Population111,648
Coordinates36.0526000, -95.7908200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Cherokee

#2 Cherokee

City in Oklahoma

Population1,492
Coordinates36.7544700, -98.3567400
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: Broken Arrow (-95.79082, 36.0526)
End: Cherokee (-98.35674, 36.75447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.16 L · about $25.18
Round trip
$50.37
13.3 gal · 50.32 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.18 $50.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.32 $56.64
Premium $4.63 $30.76 $61.51
Diesel $5.42 $36.01 $72.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Broken Arrow and Cherokee. The current time is 06:28:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.