How far is Cherokee, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Cherokee, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 169 miles (271.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.7 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
Driving 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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cherokee and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherokee and Tulsa.
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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
6.2 mi · 8 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn left
17.5 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway
15 mi · 17 min · Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto East Phillips Avenue
2752 ft · 56 sec · East Phillips Avenue
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Turn right onto Crestwood
1.6 km · 2 min · Crestwood
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Breckinridge Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Breckinridge Road
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Continue on Breckenridge Road
2 mi · 3 min · Breckenridge Road
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Turn right onto North 54th Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North 54th Street
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Turn left onto East Owen K. Garriott Road
2 mi · 2 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road
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Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
24.1 mi · 26 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
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Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
14.9 mi · 15 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
671 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
1074 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
44.1 mi · 42 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Sand Springs Expressway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Quanah Avenue
1116 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
138 m · 21 sec · North Quanah Avenue
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Turn left onto West Archer Street North
1.1 km · 2 min · West Archer Street North
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Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
1169 ft · 43 sec · North Boulder Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherokee and Tulsa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cimarron Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
44.1 mi · 00h 42m
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 leaving Cherokee and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cherokee to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 169 miles (271.9 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Cherokee and 86 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 $22.57 one way or $45.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cherokee and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Perry
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 Perry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cherokee and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 137.76 mi (221.71 km).
#1 Cherokee
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 1,492 |
| Coordinates | 36.7544700, -98.3567400 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tulsa
The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.
| Population | 403,166 |
| Coordinates | 36.1539800, -95.9927700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.57 | $45.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.38 | $50.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.57 | $55.13 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.27 | $64.55 |
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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