How far is Cherokee, OK from Norman, OK?

The driving distance from Cherokee, OK to Norman, OK is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
154.64 mi
02h 42m
Flight
117.61 mi
189.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.61 mi
Kilometers
189.28 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.64 mi
Kilometers
248.87 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM CDT
Return by in Cherokee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherokee
2026-04-23T00:16
Arrive Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Greenfield
OK

Town in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States

From Cherokee
77.3 mi
01h 21m
To Norman
77.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    2703 ft · 36 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left toward US 77 South

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Flood Avenue

    23 m · 1 sec · North Flood Avenue

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue

    683 ft · 24 sec · North Flood Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Robinson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Robinson Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North Porter Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Porter Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Gray Street

    141 m · 21 sec · East Gray Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

    123 m · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
29.8 mi · 19%
South Grand Avenue
29.7 mi · 19%
Clarence Nash Boulevard
28.9 mi · 19%
North Main Street
8.76 mi · 6%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 4%
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
5.75 mi · 4%
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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
117.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
01h 21m from Cherokee
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cherokee and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Cherokee and 77.4 miles from Norman.

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

The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 1:04 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 Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cherokee and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norman.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Guthrie, OK

87 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Norman

102 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherokee and Norman. Straight-line distance: 117.61 mi (189.28 km).

Cherokee

#1 Cherokee

City in Oklahoma

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

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: East 4th Street (-98.356736, 36.754691)
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
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.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.66 L · about $20.68
Round trip
$41.35
10.92 gal · 41.32 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cherokee and Norman. The current time is 00:16:00.

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.