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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
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.
Town in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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
29.8 mi · 30 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike
2199 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
81 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 344 East
3025 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike
5.8 mi · 6 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Airport Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Airport Road
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton
974 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
2520 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southwest Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
2506 ft · 36 sec · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
612 ft · 9 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
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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
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Take the exit slight left toward US 77 South
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Flood Avenue
23 m · 1 sec · North Flood Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue
683 ft · 24 sec · North Flood Avenue
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Turn left onto West Robinson Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Robinson Street
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Turn right onto North Porter Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Porter Avenue
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Turn right onto East Gray Street
141 m · 21 sec · East Gray Street
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Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
123 m · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenfield.
Santa Fe Depot
Guthrie, OK
Norman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cherokee and Norman. Straight-line distance: 117.61 mi (189.28 km).
#1 Cherokee
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 1,492 |
| Coordinates | 36.7544700, -98.3567400 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norman
The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
| Population | 125,762 |
| Coordinates | 35.2225700, -97.4394800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)
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 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.
| 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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