How far is Cherokee, OK from Midwest City, OK?
The driving distance from Cherokee, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cherokee and Midwest City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherokee and Midwest City.
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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
14.9 mi · 18 min · South Grand Avenue
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Continue straight
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue on North Main Street
6.8 mi · 11 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
22.5 mi · 26 min
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Turn straight
64 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Clarence Nash Boulevard
6.1 mi · 9 min · Clarence Nash Boulevard
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Continue straight
2246 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1174 ft · 35 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
1605 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 40 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Take the exit slight right toward Del City, Midwest City
705 ft · 19 sec
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Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
2594 ft · 58 sec · Southeast 15th Street
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Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street
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Turn right onto Felix Place
35 m · 7 sec · Felix Place
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Turn right
10 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
10 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherokee and Midwest City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cherokee and Chance Rain Showers near Midwest City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cherokee to Midwest City?
The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Watonga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Cherokee and 83.2 miles from Midwest City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.68 one way or $41.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cherokee and Chance Rain Showers near Midwest City.
Stop Ideas Near Watonga
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 Watonga.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cherokee and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 104.89 mi (168.8 km).
#1 Cherokee
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 1,492 |
| Coordinates | 36.7544700, -98.3567400 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midwest City
The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 57,407 |
| Coordinates | 35.4495100, -97.3967000 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-97.396707, 35.449454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.68 | $41.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.25 | $46.51 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.25 | $50.51 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.57 | $59.13 |
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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