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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Noble County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East 4th Street
30 m · 7 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Grand Avenue
6.2 mi · 8 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn left
17.5 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway
15 mi · 17 min · Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto East Phillips Avenue
2752 ft · 56 sec · East Phillips Avenue
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Turn right onto Crestwood
1.6 km · 2 min · Crestwood
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Breckinridge Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Breckinridge Road
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Continue on Breckenridge Road
2 mi · 3 min · Breckenridge Road
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Turn right onto North 54th Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North 54th Street
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Turn left onto East Owen K. Garriott Road
2 mi · 2 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road
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Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
24.1 mi · 26 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
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Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
14.9 mi · 15 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
671 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
1074 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
44.1 mi · 42 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Sand Springs Expressway
14.4 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway
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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
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
3169 ft · 49 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
1437 ft · 35 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop
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Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
10.8 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
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Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
1.3 km · 58 sec · Disabled American Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elm Place
1429 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rose District
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto North Elm Place
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Elm Place
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Turn left onto West College Street North
1974 ft · 1 min · West College Street North
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Turn right onto North Main Street
93 m · 11 sec · North Main Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cherokee and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 150.7 mi (242.53 km).
#1 Cherokee
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 1,492 |
| Coordinates | 36.7544700, -98.3567400 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Broken Arrow
The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 111,648 |
| Coordinates | 36.0526000, -95.7908200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-95.790795, 36.0526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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