How far is Cherokee, OK from Enid, OK?

The driving distance from Cherokee, OK to Enid, OK is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52 mi
01h 10m
Flight
36.33 mi
58.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.33 mi
Kilometers
58.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52 mi
Kilometers
83.69 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enid
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM CDT
Return by in Cherokee
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherokee
2026-04-22T20:55
Arrive Enid
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Nash
OK

Town in Grant County, Oklahoma, United States

From Cherokee
26 mi
00h 35m
To Enid
26 mi
00h 35m

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
76°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cherokee and Enid.

  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

    15.2 mi · 18 min · Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Ash Avenue

    1731 ft · 1 min · East Ash Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Grand Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Grand Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Grand Avenue
15.6 mi · 30%
Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway
15.2 mi · 29%
North Grand Avenue
0.81 mi · 2%
East Ash Avenue
0.33 mi · 1%
East 4th Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

17.5 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nash
00h 35m from Cherokee
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cherokee and Partly Sunny near Enid.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cherokee to Enid?

The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Nash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Cherokee and 26 miles from Enid.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cherokee and Partly Sunny near Enid.

Stop Ideas Near Nash

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nash, 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 Nash.

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

104 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherokee and Enid. Straight-line distance: 36.33 mi (58.46 km).

Cherokee

#1 Cherokee

City in Oklahoma

Population1,492
Coordinates36.7544700, -98.3567400
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Enid

#2 Enid

The most populous city in Garfield County, Oklahoma.

Population49,542
Coordinates36.3955900, -97.8783900
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherokee (-98.35674, 36.75447)
End: Enid (-97.87839, 36.39559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.95 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.94
3.68 gal · 13.9 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.97 $13.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.84 $15.67
Premium $4.63 $8.51 $17.02
Diesel $5.42 $9.96 $19.93

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 Enid. The current time is 20:55:23.

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.