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Trip from Duncan, OK to Muskogee, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 54m

Distance

212.7 mi

342 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 41m ★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 46m

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

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city and county seat of Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States

Duncan, OK

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city in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States

Muskogee, OK

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Trip Overview

This approximately 213-mile drive from Duncan, OK, to Muskogee, OK, will take you about 3 hours and 54 minutes. It's a manageable distance, perfect for completing in a single day, with a projected fuel cost of around $33. The journey primarily utilizes the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, US 81, and the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, offering a mixed driving experience. You'll traverse the Great Plains region throughout this trip, so expect a consistent landscape. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Oklahoma cities without needing an overnight stop.

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

106.4 miles from Duncan, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 212.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

You'll encounter a mixed drive on this route, with 52% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 98.6 miles along the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, providing a good opportunity to settle in. While much of the drive involves efficient travel on main roads, the 'mixed' profile suggests you might also navigate some varied road conditions or types as you progress toward Muskogee. This isn't a monotonous interstate crawl, but rather a blend of highway cruising and potentially some more local road segments.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 98.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 81.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 212.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 81): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.9 miles (I 44 / Harry E. Bailey Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

6
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 81

Turn right onto US 81

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
37.5 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
5
37.9 mi into trip | ~50m in | I 44 / Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Merge onto I 44 / Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
72.1 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | US 62

Take the exit onto US 62 toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 115 Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort...
7
188.8 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in

Take the exit toward US 69 North: Muskogee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the sharp right lane. Exit 264B Toward US 69 North: Muskogee

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 98.6 mi 1h 40m
US 81 36.9 mi 48m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 26.5 mi 24m
US 69 20.9 mi 22m
Southeast Expressway 13 mi 14m
Will Rogers Expressway 7.7 mi 8m
Southwest Expressway 3.3 mi 4m
US 64 Business 1.7 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway — 98.6 mi, about 1h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North 9th Street

154 ft · 10 sec · North 9th Street
2

Turn right onto OK 7A

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
3

Turn right onto US 81

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on US 81

0.1 mi · 10 sec · US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on US 81

0.6 mi · 55 sec · US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on US 81

21 mi · 28 min · US 81
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on US 81

13 mi · 16 min · US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto I 44

26 mi · 24 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on I 44; US 62

7.7 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
11

Take the exit onto US 62

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 62
Exit 115 Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 240; US 62; OK 3

3.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3

13 mi · 14 min · Southeast Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3

75 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on I 40

1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on I 40

23 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 264B Toward US 69 North: Muskogee Use the sharp right lane.
18

Merge onto US 69

21 mi · 22 min · US 69
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn right onto West Hancock Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Hancock Road
20

Turn left onto US 64 Business

1.7 mi · 3 min · US 64 Business
21

Turn left onto US 62 Business; US 64 Business

74 ft · 2 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

US 62 Business; US 64 Business

Trip Plan

With a duration of under 4 hours, this trip offers flexibility; you can depart at your leisure. Plan for one main stop, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is nearly 100 miles, so be sure to take advantage of opportunities before that point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 98.6-mile segment on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, as services can be spaced out. The total fuel cost is estimated at $33, so budget accordingly.

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 106.4 miles from Duncan, OK, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.6 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 47 miles or 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 106.4 miles or 2h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Muskogee, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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

+

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 Duncan, OK

This is one driving day of about 212.7 miles and 3h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Duncan, 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 Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 98.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 106.4 mi from Duncan, OK · 2h 1m into the drive

Downtown Shawnee, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shawnee, OK

106 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

Shawnee, OK to Muskogee, OK

107.6 mi · 1h 58m

Pacing Suggestions

Cyril, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shawnee, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 106.4 miles from Duncan, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.6 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Muskogee, OK.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Oklahoma City National Memorial

National Memorial

The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour $18 near mile 73.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.25 one way

$66.51 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $36.51 $73.02
premium $4.89 $40.93 $81.86
diesel $5.61 $46.96 $93.92

Estimated Tolls: $1.85

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (26.5 mi) $1.85

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

$33

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.8 0 $22.33 $10.21
Efficient EV 53.2 0 $18.61 $8.51
EV Truck/SUV 85.1 1 $29.78 $13.61

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Duncan, OK

Afternoon in Duncan on Thursday

Local time

1:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Muskogee, OK

Afternoon in Muskogee on Thursday

Local time

1:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Shawnee, OK

106 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

16 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

3h 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 Duncan, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 212.7 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, US 81, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.4 miles from Duncan, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.25 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 212.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 81): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.9 miles (I 44 / Harry E. Bailey Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Duncan, OK to Muskogee, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.

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