Origin
Fort Gibson, OK
Evening in Fort Gibson on Sunday
Local time
8:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Gibson, OK to Muskogee, OK
Drive Time
14m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
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6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Gibson, OK
Esteban Carriazo
Muskogee, OK
Amicia Short
Trip Overview
Traveling between Fort Gibson and Muskogee is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 9.2 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 14 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. Since both towns are located within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, you will experience a consistent local landscape throughout the drive. With a fuel cost estimated at only $1, this is an incredibly economical route that requires zero mid-trip stops. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a short excursion, the simplicity of this path allows for maximum flexibility in your daily schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.6 miles from Fort Gibson, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that moves away from high-speed interstate travel. While there is no highway share on this route, you will navigate via Veteran's Memorial Highway, North Main Street, and West Poplar Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5-mile segment along Veteran's Memorial Highway. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for a more engaging, hands-on driving experience rather than a monotonous cruise. The pace remains steady as you transition between these specific thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veteran's Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Hickory Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Hickory Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Scott Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (West Poplar Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Hickory Avenue
Turn left onto West Hickory Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Scott Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Scott Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Poplar Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Poplar Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 62 / Veteran's Memorial Highway
Turn right onto US 62 / Veteran's Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
7.5 mi into trip
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~11m in
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US 62 Business / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 62 Business / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran's Memorial Highway | 5 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Poplar Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Georgetown Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Hickory Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Scott Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Lee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Okmulgee Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Gibson, OK and Muskogee, OK.
1
Start on OK 80
266 ft
·
13 sec
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North Lee Street
2
Turn left onto West Hickory Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Hickory Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto North Scott Street
436 ft
·
10 sec
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North Scott Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto West Poplar Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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West Poplar Street
5
Continue on North Georgetown Road
0.8 mi
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1 min
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North Georgetown Road
6
Turn right onto US 62
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 62 Business
1.7 mi
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3 min
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North Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto US 62 Business; US 64 Business
74 ft
·
2 sec
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West Okmulgee Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
US 62 Business; US 64 Business
Trip Plan
Given the short 14-minute duration, you have the luxury of departing whenever your schedule permits without worrying about complex timing. Because there are no required stops, you can easily integrate this trip into a larger day of errands or local exploration. Keep in mind that the route is entirely comprised of local roads, so remain attentive to turns as you move between the three main streets listed. Factor in that $1 fuel budget when planning your vehicle's needs before you pull out of your driveway. Enjoy the ease of this brief transit, as the lack of highway driving means you can skip the usual stress of merging or heavy traffic flow.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.6 miles from Fort Gibson, OK, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5 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 9.2 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.6 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12m
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 Fort Gibson, 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 Fort Gibson, OK
This is one driving day of about 9.2 miles and 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Gibson, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.6 mi from Fort Gibson, OK · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.40 one way
$2.79 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| premium | $4.80 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Muskogee, OK
Evening in Muskogee on Sunday
Local time
8:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Paris, TX
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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
5 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
14m 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 Fort Gibson, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 9.2 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veteran's Memorial Highway, North Main Street, West Poplar Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Fort Gibson, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.40 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.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Hickory Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Scott Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (West Poplar Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fort Gibson, OK to Muskogee, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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