How far is Midwest City, OK from Cherokee, OK?
The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Cherokee, OK is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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 02h 54m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midwest City and Cherokee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City and Cherokee.
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Start on the route
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Felix Place
35 m · 12 sec · Felix Place
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Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Southeast 15th Street
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Turn slight right onto Tinker Diagonal
550 ft · 15 sec · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
526 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal
2.9 mi · 4 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 40 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
1481 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
147 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North Broadway Avenue
13.5 mi · 15 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Continue on South Clarence Nash Boulevard
5.7 mi · 8 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard
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Turn left
22.5 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp straight
117 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
1060 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
26.7 mi · 35 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 Midwest City 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.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Midwest City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cherokee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midwest City to Cherokee?
The road trip is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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 71.6 miles from Midwest City and 71.6 miles from Cherokee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Midwest City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cherokee.
Stop Ideas Near Watonga
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Cherokee. Straight-line distance: 104.89 mi (168.8 km).
#1 Midwest City
The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 57,407 |
| Coordinates | 35.4495100, -97.3967000 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| 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: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.16 | $38.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.40 | $46.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.40 | $54.80 |
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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