Origin
Midwest City, OK
Morning in Midwest City on Sunday
Local time
11:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midwest City, OK to Cherokee, OK
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
143.3 mi
231 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Photo: Franco Monsalvo
Trip Overview
The drive from Midwest City, OK to Cherokee, OK covers 143.3 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Felix Place, Southeast 15th Street, Tinker Diagonal for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.77 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
71.6 miles from Midwest City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 54m drive with frequent turns across 143.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Felix Place 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 Midwest City, OK to Cherokee, OK is easy. At 2h 54m 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 Midwest City, OK to Cherokee, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Felix Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast 15th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tinker Diagonal | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crosstown Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 281 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Broadway Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Felix Place
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City, OK and Cherokee, OK.
1
Start on the route
33 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
33 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
12 sec
·
Felix Place
4
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
5
Turn slight right onto Tinker Diagonal
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Tinker Diagonal
6
Continue on I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
525 ft
·
14 sec
·
I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
7
Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
8
Continue on Crosstown Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
10
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
39 mi
·
40 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
12
Turn right
482 ft
·
12 sec
13
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
4 min
14
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
5 min
15
Continue on North Broadway Avenue
14 mi
·
14 min
·
North Broadway Avenue
16
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
55 sec
17
Continue on South Clarence Nash Boulevard
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
18
Turn left
23 mi
·
26 min
19
At the end of the road, turn right
9.2 mi
·
15 min
20
Continue straight
3.6 mi
·
5 min
21
Take the ramp straight
384 ft
·
11 sec
22
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
23
Continue straight
2.7 mi
·
3 min
24
Turn left
27 mi
·
34 min
25
Turn right onto East 4th Street
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 4th Street
26
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 71.6 miles from Midwest City, OK, or about 1h 27m 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.6 miles or 1h 27m 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 23m
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 Midwest City, 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 Midwest City, OK
This is one driving day of about 143.3 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Midwest City, 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 71.6 mi from Midwest City, OK · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 71.6 miles from Midwest City, 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
$21.77 one way
$43.53 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $23.99 | $47.99 |
| premium | $4.80 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.84 | $63.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43 | 0 | $15.05 | $6.88 |
| Efficient EV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.54 | $5.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.3 | 0 | $20.06 | $9.17 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Morning in Cherokee on Sunday
Local time
11:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
58°F
Wichita Falls, TX
72 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
1 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
2h 54m 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 Midwest City, OK to Cherokee, OK covers 143.3 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Felix Place, Southeast 15th Street, Tinker Diagonal. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.6 miles from Midwest City, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.77 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 Midwest City, OK to Cherokee, OK is easy. At 2h 54m 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 Midwest City, OK to Cherokee, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Midwest City, OK to Cherokee, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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