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

The driving distance from Cherokee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.34 mi
02h 57m
Flight
150.7 mi
242.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
183.34 mi
Kilometers
295.05 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Arrow
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM CDT
Return by in Cherokee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherokee
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Broken Arrow
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cherokee
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

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 Cherokee
90.3 mi
01h 28m
To Broken Arrow
93 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph S
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    30 m · 7 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Grand Avenue

    6.2 mi · 8 min · South Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    17.5 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway

    15 mi · 17 min · Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Phillips Avenue

    2752 ft · 56 sec · East Phillips Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Crestwood

    1.6 km · 2 min · Crestwood

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Breckinridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Breckinridge Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Breckenridge Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Breckenridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 54th Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North 54th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Owen K. Garriott Road

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

    24.1 mi · 26 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    14.9 mi · 15 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

    671 ft · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1074 ft · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

    44.1 mi · 42 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Sand Springs Expressway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City

    1291 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    3169 ft · 49 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow

    1437 ft · 35 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop

  24. 24

    Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  27. 27

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Elm Place

    1429 ft · 35 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Rose District

    54 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto North Elm Place

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Elm Place

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West College Street North

    1974 ft · 1 min · West College Street North

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    93 m · 11 sec · North Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cimarron Turnpike
59 mi · 32%
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
24.1 mi · 13%
South Grand Avenue
15.6 mi · 8%
Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway
15 mi · 8%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.4 mi · 8%
Broken Arrow Expressway
11.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Cimarron Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

44.1 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
150.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Rock
01h 28m from Cherokee
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cherokee and Mostly Cloudy near Broken Arrow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Red Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Cherokee and 93 miles from Broken Arrow.

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 32.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.50 one way or $49.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cherokee and Mostly Cloudy near Broken Arrow.

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 Cherokee and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 150.7 mi (242.53 km).

Cherokee

#1 Cherokee

City in Oklahoma

Population1,492
Coordinates36.7544700, -98.3567400
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Broken Arrow

#2 Broken Arrow

The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

Population111,648
Coordinates36.0526000, -95.7908200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: East 4th Street (-98.356736, 36.754691)
End: North Main Street (-95.790795, 36.0526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.49 L · about $24.50
Round trip
$49.00
12.94 gal · 48.98 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.50 $49.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.56 $55.11
Premium $4.63 $29.92 $59.85
Diesel $5.42 $35.04 $70.07

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cherokee and Broken Arrow. The current time is 22:32:49.

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.