How far is Cherokee, OK from Moore, OK?

The driving distance from Cherokee, OK to Moore, OK is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.62 mi
02h 30m
Flight
109.18 mi
175.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.18 mi
Kilometers
175.71 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.62 mi
Kilometers
234.36 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moore
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM CDT
Return by in Cherokee
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherokee
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Moore
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
Watonga
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Cherokee
72.8 mi
01h 15m
To Moore
72.8 mi
01h 15m

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
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    30 m · 7 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Grand Avenue

    14.9 mi · 18 min · South Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    6.8 mi · 11 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    64 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Clarence Nash Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Clarence Nash Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2246 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1174 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

    1605 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    29.8 mi · 30 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike

    2199 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    81 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 344 East

    3025 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike

    5.8 mi · 6 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Airport Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Airport Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton

    974 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2520 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Southwest Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    2506 ft · 36 sec · Southeast Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas

    1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    612 ft · 9 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward North 12th Street, Main Street, North 5th Street

    786 ft · 13 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road

  33. 33

    Continue on West Service Road

    149 m · 10 sec · West Service Road

  34. 34

    Continue on North Moore Avenue

    1447 ft · 31 sec · North Moore Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on West Service Road

    1958 ft · 44 sec · West Service Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1595 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    148 m · 16 sec · North Broadway Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
29.8 mi · 20%
South Grand Avenue
29.7 mi · 20%
Clarence Nash Boulevard
28.9 mi · 20%
North Main Street
8.76 mi · 6%
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
5.75 mi · 4%
Airport Road
4.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

29.8 mi · 00h 30m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watonga
01h 15m from Cherokee
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cherokee and Mostly Cloudy near Moore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 72.8 miles from Cherokee and 72.8 miles from Moore.

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

The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.47 one way or $38.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Watonga

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

89 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

92 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

112 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherokee and Moore. Straight-line distance: 109.18 mi (175.71 km).

Cherokee

#1 Cherokee

City in Oklahoma

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

#2 Moore

The most populous city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

Population63,102
Coordinates35.3395100, -97.4867000
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: East 4th Street (-98.356736, 36.754691)
End: North Broadway Street (-97.486706, 35.33951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.45 L · about $19.47
Round trip
$38.93
10.28 gal · 38.9 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.47 $38.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.89 $43.78
Premium $4.63 $23.77 $47.54
Diesel $5.42 $27.83 $55.67

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 Moore. The current time is 21:04:55.

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.