How far is Oklahoma City, OK from Cherokee, OK?
The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Cherokee, OK is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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 46m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oklahoma City and Cherokee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City and Cherokee.
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Start on North Robinson Avenue
138 m · 25 sec · North Robinson Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
918 ft · 41 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto North Hudson Avenue
116 m · 10 sec · North Hudson Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2775 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Classen Boulevard
1320 ft · 27 sec · North Classen Boulevard
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Continue on South Western Avenue
2253 ft · 50 sec · South Western Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
1497 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Expressway
2 mi · 3 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 Oklahoma City and Cherokee.
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
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Oklahoma City and Chance Rain Showers near Cherokee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma City to Cherokee?
The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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 68.3 miles from Oklahoma City and 68.2 miles from Cherokee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oklahoma City and Chance Rain Showers near Cherokee.
Stop Ideas Near Watonga
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 Watonga.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Cherokee. Straight-line distance: 100.53 mi (161.79 km).
#1 Oklahoma City
The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
| Population | 655,057 |
| Coordinates | 35.4675600, -97.5164300 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| 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: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.25 | $36.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.53 | $41.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.29 | $44.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.10 | $52.20 |
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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