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Trip from Bristow, OK to Muskogee, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

62.4 mi

100 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

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

human settlement in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Bristow, OK

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city in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States

Muskogee, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bristow, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 62.4 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 75 Alternate, OK 16, US 62 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.4 miles on US 75 Alternate. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.76 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 62.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 27m highway drive covering 62.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 75 Alternate and OK 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.4 miles on US 75 Alternate.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 75 Alternate is the longest continuous segment at about 25.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 75 Alternate and OK 16. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 16; OK 48 / South Main Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bristow, OK to Muskogee, OK is easy. At 1h 27m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 16; OK 48 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (OK 16; OK 48 / East 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (OK 16): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | OK 16; OK 48 / South Main Street

Depart onto OK 16; OK 48 / South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | OK 16; OK 48 / East 1st Avenue

Turn left onto OK 16; OK 48 / East 1st Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
9.2 mi into trip | ~15m in | OK 16

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 16

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 75 Alternate 25.4 mi 33m
OK 16 14.7 mi 18m
US 62 13.1 mi 19m
East 1st Avenue 9.1 mi 14m
South Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
West Okmulgee Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 75 Alternate — 25.4 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristow, OK and Muskogee, OK.

1

Start on OK 16; OK 48

0.2 mi · 31 sec · South Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2

Turn left onto OK 16; OK 48

9.1 mi · 14 min · East 1st Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 16

15 mi · 18 min · OK 16
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4

Continue on US 75 Alternate; OK 16

25 mi · 33 min · US 75 Alternate; OK 16
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on US 62; US 64; OK 16

13 mi · 19 min · US 62; US 64; OK 16
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6

Arrive at destination

US 62 Business; US 64 Business

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.2 mi from Bristow, OK · 43m into the drive

city in Oklahoma, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beggs, OK

31 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

Nuyaka, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Okmulgee, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Bristow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Muskogee, OK

The final approach into Muskogee, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.76 one way

$19.51 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.71 $21.42
premium $4.89 $12.01 $24.02
diesel $5.61 $13.78 $27.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.7 0 $6.55 $3.00
Efficient EV 15.6 0 $5.46 $2.50
EV Truck/SUV 25 0 $8.74 $3.99

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Bristow, OK

Evening in Bristow on Thursday

Local time

6:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Muskogee, OK

Evening in Muskogee on Thursday

Local time

6:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 27m 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 Bristow, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 62.4 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 75 Alternate, OK 16, US 62. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.2 miles from Bristow, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.76 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.
The drive from Bristow, OK to Muskogee, OK is easy. At 1h 27m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 16; OK 48 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (OK 16; OK 48 / East 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (OK 16): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bristow, OK to Muskogee, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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