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Trip from Cherokee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 28m

Distance

180.9 mi

291 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 16m ★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Oklahoma, United States

Cherokee, OK

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city in Oklahoma, United States of America

Broken Arrow, OK

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Trip Overview

This 183.3-mile journey from Cherokee to Broken Arrow is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 57 minutes. You'll navigate primarily through local roads, with no highway driving involved, making for a more connected experience through the heart of Oklahoma. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $28, and with just one recommended stop, it's a straightforward excursion. This route keeps you within the Great Plains region throughout, offering a consistent feel of the landscape. It's a practical option for a quick drive, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

90.5 miles from Cherokee, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cimarron Turnpike 59 mi 56m
US 64 27.1 mi 36m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway 24.1 mi 25m
Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway 15 mi 17m
Sand Springs Expressway 14.4 mi 16m
Broken Arrow Expressway 11.8 mi 14m
Keystone Expressway 8.6 mi 9m
South Grand Avenue 6.2 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Cimarron Turnpike — 59 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cherokee, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.

1

Start on East 4th Street

99 ft · 7 sec · East 4th Street
2

Turn left onto OK 8; OK 58; US 64

6.2 mi · 7 min · South Grand Avenue
3

Turn left onto US 64; OK 58

17 mi · 25 min · US 64; OK 58
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4

Continue on US 64; OK 132

9.4 mi · 10 min · US 64; OK 132
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5

Turn right onto US 60; US 64; US 81

15 mi · 17 min · Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
6

Turn left onto East Phillips Avenue

0.5 mi · 55 sec · East Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
7

Turn right onto Crestwood

1.0 mi · 1 min · Crestwood
8

At end of road, turn left onto CR E0400

1.5 mi · 2 min · Breckinridge Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9

Continue on CR E0400

2.0 mi · 2 min · Breckenridge Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10

Turn right onto North 54th Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · North 54th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11

Turn left onto US 64; US 412

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on US 64; US 412; CR E0425

24 mi · 25 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on US 412

15 mi · 14 min · Cimarron Turnpike
Toward US 412 East: Tulsa Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 7 sec
Exit 15 Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 12 sec
Exit 15 Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Merge onto US 412

44 mi · 41 min · Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on US 412

5.0 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on US 64; US 412

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on US 64; US 412

3.6 mi · 3 min · Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on US 64; US 412

14 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 64; OK 51
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City Use the right lane.
22

Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51

0.6 mi · 49 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
23

Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop
Exit 4B Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Use the left lane.
24

Continue on US 64; US 75; OK 51

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Bartlesville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51

11 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Use the straight lane.
26

Continue on OK 51

379 ft · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
27

Continue on OK 51

0.8 mi · 57 sec · Disabled American Veterans Highway
28

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward Elm Place Use the slight right lane.
29

Keep slight right at fork

178 ft · 6 sec
Toward Rose District
30

Turn straight onto North Elm Place

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Elm Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
31

Turn left onto West College Street North

0.4 mi · 1 min · West College Street North
32

Turn right onto North Main Street

305 ft · 10 sec · North Main Street
33

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this drive is best suited for a single day. Aim for a morning departure to allow ample time for any unscheduled stops or to simply enjoy the local scenery at your own pace. With only one recommended stop, plan for a midway break to stretch your legs and refuel yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you navigate through local stretches where services might be less frequent than on major highways. The $28 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 90.5 miles from Cherokee, OK, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 40 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 90.5 miles or 1h 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broken Arrow, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cherokee, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cherokee, OK

This is one driving day of about 180.9 miles and 3h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Cherokee, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Cimarron Turnpike for about 59 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Pawnee County, Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pawnee, OK

90 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Enid, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tonkawa, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.5 miles from Cherokee, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Lola’s Cafe Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cherokee, Oklahoma

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15805962037

Cavali Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cherokee, Oklahoma

0.8 mi

Wee Too

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Enid, Oklahoma

2.6 mi

Lola’s Cafe Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Cherokee, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15805962037

Cavali Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Cherokee, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15802971682

Wee Too

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15802334663

Willow Inn Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15802423105

Smok-Shak BBQ Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Cherokee, OK

Hours: Closed

+15805963584

Visit website

Napoli's Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15802378464

Visit website

Barnstormers Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15802349913

Visit website

Cafe Volare

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15802973568

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

ChargeLab Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Enid, Oklahoma

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

Lone Chimney Concessions Plaza

0 mi from route

Rest Area

0.9 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

1.1 mi from route

Rest Area

1.2 mi from route

Rest Area

1.2 mi from route

Rest Area

1.3 mi from route

Rest Area

1.4 mi from route

Rest Area

1.9 mi from route

QuikTrip

2.3 mi from route

Leonardo's Children's Museum & Adventure Quest

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Enid, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15802332787

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 49.5 and 167.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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49.5 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | CR E0400 / Breckinridge Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR E0400 / Breckinridge Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
96.6 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Take the exit toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 15 Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
8
96.7 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 15
8
166.1 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in | US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop

Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Exit 4B Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Bro...
8
167.3 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in | US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.28 one way

$56.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $31.05 $62.10
premium $4.89 $34.81 $69.63
diesel $5.61 $39.94 $79.88

Estimated Tolls: $2.94

Cimarron Turnpike (59 mi) $2.94

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.3 0 $18.99 $8.68
Efficient EV 45.2 0 $15.83 $7.24
EV Truck/SUV 72.4 0 $25.33 $11.58

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Cherokee, OK

Morning in Cherokee on Tuesday

Local time

7:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Broken Arrow, OK

Morning in Broken Arrow on Tuesday

Local time

7:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Pawnee, OK

90 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 28m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 183.3-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The route follows roads like South Grand Avenue and Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch listed, anticipate frequent changes in direction and speed as you pass through various towns and local areas. This driving personality means you'll be more engaged with the immediate surroundings rather than experiencing long, sweeping highway segments.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59 mi on Cimarron Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and US 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 49.5 miles in near CR E0400 / Breckinridge Road.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 180.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 49.5 miles (CR E0400 / Breckinridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 96.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Cherokee, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Ponca City, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City and Bartlesville.

Ponca City

96.6 mi in | ~1h 57m

Okmulgee

165.2 mi in | ~3h 5m | via US 64; OK 51

Oklahoma City

165.2 mi in | ~3h 5m | via US 64; OK 51

Bartlesville

166.3 mi in | ~3h 7m | via US 64; US 75; OK 51

About the Cities

Arriving in Broken Arrow, OK

Full guide →

Broken Arrow is a city in the Green Country region of Oklahoma about 15 miles (35 km) southeast of Tulsa. It is the largest suburb of Tulsa County at a population of 110,000 (2018). Its nickname is "Tree City"

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 180.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.94 in tolls one way, starting with Cimarron Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Broken Arrow, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 49.5 miles (CR E0400 / Breckinridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 96.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Broken Arrow, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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