Origin
Cherokee, OK
Morning in Cherokee on Sunday
Local time
11:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cherokee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
183.3 mi
295 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Photo: Pixabay
Trip Overview
The drive from Cherokee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 183.3 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Grand Avenue, Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway, East Phillips Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.84 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
91.7 miles from Cherokee, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 57m drive with frequent turns across 183.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Grand Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cherokee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is easy. At 2h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cherokee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Grand Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Phillips Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crestwood | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Breckinridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Breckenridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 54th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Owen K | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Grand Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherokee, OK and Broken Arrow, OK.
1
Start on East 4th Street
98 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 4th Street
2
Turn left onto South Grand Avenue
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Grand Avenue
3
Turn left
17 mi
·
25 min
4
Continue straight
9.4 mi
·
10 min
5
Turn right onto Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
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Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway
6
Turn left onto East Phillips Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Phillips Avenue
7
Turn right onto Crestwood
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Crestwood
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Breckinridge Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Breckinridge Road
9
Continue on Breckenridge Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Breckenridge Road
10
Turn right onto North 54th Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North 54th Street
11
Turn left onto East Owen K. Garriott Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Owen K. Garriott Road
12
Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
15 mi
·
14 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
15
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
44 mi
·
41 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
17
Continue on Keystone Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
18
Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
19
Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
20
Continue on Sand Springs Expressway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City
22
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
23
Take the exit slight left toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
24
Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
25
Keep slight right to continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
26
Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
377 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
27
Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
28
Take the exit slight right toward Elm Place
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elm Place
29
Keep slight right to continue on Rose District
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
Rose District
30
Turn straight onto North Elm Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Elm Place
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
·
11 sec
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North Main Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.7 miles from Cherokee, OK, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.7 miles or 1h 28m 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 25m
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 183.3 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.7 mi from Cherokee, OK · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 91.7 miles from Cherokee, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Broken Arrow, OK
The final approach into Broken Arrow, 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 Broken Arrow, 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
$27.84 one way
$55.68 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $30.69 | $61.38 |
| premium | $4.80 | $34.60 | $69.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.72 | $81.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.1 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 | 55 | 0 | $19.25 | $8.80 |
| Efficient EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.04 | $7.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.66 | $11.73 |
Gas CO2
64 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
Broken Arrow, OK
Morning in Broken Arrow on Sunday
Local time
11:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
53°F
Tulsa, OK
92 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
2h 57m 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 Cherokee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 183.3 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Grand Avenue, Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway, East Phillips Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.7 miles from Cherokee, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Cherokee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is easy. At 2h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cherokee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cherokee, OK to Broken Arrow, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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