How far is Norman, OK from Cherokee, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Cherokee, OK is about 154.7 miles (249 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.73 mi
03h 10m
Flight
117.61 mi
189.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
154.73 mi
Kilometers
249.02 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherokee
Sun, Apr 12, 3:44 PM CDT
Return by in Norman
Sun, Apr 12, 6:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-12T12:34
Arrive Cherokee
Sun, Apr 12, 3:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norman
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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 Norman
77.4 mi
01h 35m
To Cherokee
77.3 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    32 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Porter Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Porter Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Robinson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Robinson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Flood Avenue

    667 ft · 17 sec · North Flood Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Flood Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · North Flood Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Flood Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    2525 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    2716 ft · 36 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    1322 ft · 19 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith

    857 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    128 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton

    745 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Southeast Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Amarillo

    2752 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    38 mi · 40 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga

    1481 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    147 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Continue on North Broadway Avenue

    13.5 mi · 15 min · North Broadway Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on South Clarence Nash Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 8 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 26 min

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.2 mi · 15 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight

    117 m · 11 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    1060 ft · 14 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Turn left

    26.7 mi · 35 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East 4th Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38 mi · 25%
North Broadway Avenue
14.4 mi · 9%
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
12.3 mi · 8%
US 281 Spur North
8.97 mi · 6%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 4%
Southwest Expressway
4.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

38 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
117.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
01h 35m from Norman
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norman 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 Norman to Cherokee?

The road trip is about 154.7 miles (249 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

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

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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Norman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cherokee.

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 Norman and Cherokee. Straight-line distance: 117.61 mi (189.28 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Cherokee

#2 Cherokee

City in Oklahoma

Population1,492
Coordinates36.7544700, -98.3567400
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Cherokee (-98.35674, 36.75447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
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
20.67 L · about $20.68
Round trip
$41.35
10.92 gal · 41.34 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Cherokee. The current time is 12:34:42.

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.