How far is Enid, OK from Cherokee, OK?
The driving distance from Enid, OK to Cherokee, OK is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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 01h 10m.
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.
Town in Grant County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enid and Cherokee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enid and Cherokee.
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Start on South Grand Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto East Ash Avenue
1731 ft · 60 sec · East Ash Avenue
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
17.8 mi · 23 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
13.3 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
137 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
30 m · 2 sec · East 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Enid and Cherokee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North 4th Street
Turn left onto North 4th Street
17.8 mi · 00h 23m
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 Enid and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cherokee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Enid to Cherokee?
The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Nash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Enid and 26 miles from Cherokee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Enid and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cherokee.
Stop Ideas Near Nash
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 Nash.
Guthrie, OK
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Enid and Cherokee. Straight-line distance: 36.33 mi (58.46 km).
#1 Enid
The most populous city in Garfield County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 49,542 |
| Coordinates | 36.3955900, -97.8783900 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cherokee
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 1,492 |
| Coordinates | 36.7544700, -98.3567400 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cherokee (-98.35674, 36.75447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.46 | $16.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
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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