How far is Stillwater, OK from Cherokee, OK?
The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Cherokee, OK is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
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.
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stillwater and Cherokee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater and Cherokee.
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Start on East 6th Avenue
23 m · 6 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Boomer Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Boomer Road
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Turn straight onto North Washington Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
13.2 mi · 15 min · North Washington Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 412 West: Enid
1422 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
975 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
14.4 mi · 14 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Continue on Norma A. Lamb Highway
24.5 mi · 26 min · Norma A. Lamb Highway
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Continue on East Owen K. Garriott Road
2 mi · 2 min · East Owen K. Garriott 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 Breckenridge Road
2 mi · 3 min · Breckenridge Road
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Continue on Breckinridge Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Breckinridge Road
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Turn right onto Crestwood
1.6 km · 2 min · Crestwood
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Turn left onto East Phillips Avenue
2658 ft · 54 sec · East Phillips Avenue
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Turn right
15 mi · 17 min
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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 Stillwater 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.
Norma A. Lamb Highway
Continue on Norma A. Lamb Highway
24.5 mi · 00h 26m
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 Stillwater 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 Stillwater to Cherokee?
The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Fairmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Stillwater and 57.8 miles from Cherokee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Stillwater and Chance Rain Showers near Cherokee.
Stop Ideas Near Fairmont
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 Fairmont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Cherokee. Straight-line distance: 84.6 mi (136.15 km).
#1 Stillwater
The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 50,306 |
| Coordinates | 36.1156100, -97.0583700 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| 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: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.38 | $34.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.87 | $37.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.09 | $44.19 |
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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