Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Afternoon in Broken Arrow on Sunday
Local time
1:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Cherokee, OK
Drive Time
3h 28m
Distance
181.1 mi
291 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Photo: Franco Monsalvo
Trip Overview
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Cherokee, OK covers 181.1 miles and takes about 3h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cimarron Turnpike, US 64, Norma A. Lamb Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
90.6 miles from Broken Arrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 28m highway drive covering 181.1 miles, with most of the trip on Cimarron Turnpike and US 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.9 miles on Cimarron Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cimarron Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 58.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.4 miles in near North Elm Place.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 181.1 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 0.4 miles (North Elm Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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North Elm Place
At end of road, turn right onto North Elm Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip
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~4m in
Turn left toward OK 51 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OK 51 West
8
14.7 mi into trip
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~20m in
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US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand Springs, Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand...
8
15.5 mi into trip
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~21m in
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US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...
6
71.2 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Cherokee, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.
Joplin
14.7 mi in
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~20m
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via US 64; OK 51
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Turnpike | 58.9 mi | 56m |
| US 64 | 26.9 mi | 36m |
| Norma A. Lamb Highway | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| US 60 | 15 mi | 17m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.5 mi | 16m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| Keystone Expressway | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| OK 8 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 58.9 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Cherokee, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
63 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Elm Place
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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North Elm Place
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward OK 51 West
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto OK 51
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on OK 51
380 ft
·
5 sec
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Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
7
Continue on OK 51
12 mi
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14 min
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Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi
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27 sec
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Inner Dispersal Loop
Toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand Springs, Joplin
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
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Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
10
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51
14 mi
·
16 min
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Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
·
3 min
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Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 64; US 412
5.1 mi
·
5 min
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Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 412
31 mi
·
29 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
28 mi
·
27 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 64; US 412
24 mi
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26 min
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Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 64; US 412
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto North 54th Street
2.5 mi
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4 min
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North 54th Street
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto Breckenridge Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Breckenridge Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Continue on Breckinridge Road
1.5 mi
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2 min
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Breckinridge Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Crestwood
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Crestwood
23
Turn left onto East Phillips Avenue
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
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East Phillips Avenue
24
Turn right onto US 60; US 64; US 81
15 mi
·
17 min
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US 60; US 64; US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto US 64
8.2 mi
·
9 min
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US 64
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Continue on US 64; OK 132
13 mi
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18 min
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US 64; OK 132
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 64; OK 58
5.3 mi
·
7 min
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US 64; OK 58
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 58
450 ft
·
16 sec
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US 64; OK 58
29
Turn straight onto OK 8; OK 58; US 64
6.1 mi
·
7 min
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OK 8; OK 58; US 64
30
Turn right onto East 4th Street
99 ft
·
1 sec
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East 4th Street
31
Arrive at destination
East 4th Street
Trip Plan
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 90.6 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.9 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 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.6 miles or 1h 37m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cherokee, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Broken Arrow, 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 Broken Arrow, OK
This is one driving day of about 181.1 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Broken Arrow, 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 58.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.6 mi from Broken Arrow, OK · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.6 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cherokee, OK
The final approach into Cherokee, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cherokee, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.51 one way
$55.01 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $30.32 | $60.65 |
| premium | $4.80 | $34.19 | $68.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.23 | $80.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.95
Cimarron Turnpike
(58.9 mi)
$2.95
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
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.3 | 0 | $19.02 | $8.69 |
| Efficient EV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.85 | $7.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.4 | 0 | $25.35 | $11.59 |
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.
Destination
Cherokee, OK
Afternoon in Cherokee on Sunday
Local time
1:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Cherokee, OK covers 181.1 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, US 64, Norma A. Lamb Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.6 miles from Broken Arrow, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 181.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North Elm Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Cherokee, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Joplin along the way.
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