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

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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.

Start on East 4th Street

98 ft · 7 sec · East 4th Street

Turn left onto South Grand Avenue

6.2 mi · 7 min · South Grand Avenue

Turn left

17 mi · 25 min

Continue straight

9.4 mi · 10 min

Turn right onto Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway

15 mi · 17 min · Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway

Turn left onto East Phillips Avenue

0.5 mi · 56 sec · East Phillips Avenue

Turn right onto Crestwood

1.0 mi · 1 min · Crestwood

At the end of the road, turn left onto Breckinridge Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Breckinridge Road

Continue on Breckenridge Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Breckenridge Road

Turn right onto North 54th Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · North 54th Street

Turn left onto East Owen K. Garriott Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road

Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

24 mi · 25 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

15 mi · 14 min · Cimarron Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

0.1 mi · 8 sec · US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

Keep slight left

0.2 mi · 12 sec

Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

44 mi · 41 min · Cimarron Turnpike

Continue on Keystone Expressway

5.0 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

Continue on Keystone Expressway

3.6 mi · 3 min · Keystone Expressway

Continue on Sand Springs Expressway

14 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

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 · I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

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

Take the exit slight left toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow

Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

11 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

377 ft · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

0.8 mi · 58 sec · Disabled American Veterans Highway

Take the exit slight right toward Elm Place

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Elm Place

Keep slight right to continue on Rose District

177 ft · 6 sec · Rose District

Turn straight onto North Elm Place

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Elm Place

Turn left onto West College Street North

0.4 mi · 1 min · West College Street North

Turn right onto North Main Street

305 ft · 11 sec · North Main Street

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

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

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

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

Tulsa, OK

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.

Popular next leg

Tulsa, OK to Broken Arrow, OK

14.8 mi · 22m

Pacing Suggestions

Oklahoma City, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tulsa, OK

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	55	$19.25	$8.80
Efficient EV	45.8	$16.04	$7.33
EV Truck/SUV	73.3	$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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Cherokee, OK

Afternoon in Cherokee on Sunday

Local time

1:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Broken Arrow, OK

Afternoon in Broken Arrow on Sunday

Local time

1:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°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 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.