Cherokee, IA Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Cherokee, IA is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 236 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Cherokee, IA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
316.7 mi
Davenport, IA
Quickest Drive
3h 40m
West Des Moines, IA
Plan Around Cherokee, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Cherokee, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Cherokee, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Cherokee, IA
Driving from Cherokee, IA
On average, trips departing from Cherokee, IA run 236 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 48m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 274 miles (5h 28m), while the shortest is just 169 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Cherokee, IA most often head toward Dubuque, IA (274.2 mi, 5h 28m), Iowa City, IA (264.6 mi, 5h 15m), and West Des Moines, IA (169.1 mi, 3h 40m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.91 per gallon. For the typical 236-mile trip from Cherokee, IA, budget about $36 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Cherokee, IA and 2 routes heading into Cherokee, IA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 169 to 274 miles.
The longest mapped route from Cherokee, IA covers 274 miles and takes approximately 5h 28m. Shorter options start at just 169 miles.
The average route from Cherokee, IA runs about 236 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.91/gallon for regular), the average 236-mile trip from Cherokee, IA costs roughly $36 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Cherokee, IA include Dubuque, IA, Iowa City, IA and West Des Moines, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Cherokee, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,157
Median Income
$48,693
Median Home Value
$119,400
Median Age
44.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Cherokee, IA at a Glance
Founded
1873
Elevation
1,194 ft
Area
6 mi²
Notable People from Cherokee, IA
A sampling of people born in Cherokee, IA.
Edward Lindberg
1886–1978
Track and field competitor (1886–1978)
Guy Gillette
1879–1973
American politician (1879-1973)
Royal C. Johnson
1882–1939
American politician (1882-1939)
Harold D. Schuster
1902–1986
American film director and film editor (1902–1986)
Ralph Block
1889–1974
American producer and screenwriter (1889-1974)
John Dale Ryan
1915–1983
(1915-1983) Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force
Joseph A. Green
1881–1963
United States general (1881–1963)
Roger Goeb
1914–1997
American composer (1914-1997)
Adam Timmerman
1971
American football player (born 1971)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Cherokee, IA.
Cherokee Commercial Historic District
historic district in Cherokee, Iowa
City data from Wikidata (Q595297), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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