The drive from Lone Grove, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 195.2 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, J. A. Richardson Loop, US 69 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.2 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.52 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
97.6 miles from Lone Grove, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 195.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Lone Grove, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 195.2 miles and takes about 3h 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 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 63.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 70.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 195.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 70
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
25.3 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the exit toward US 77: Turner Falls Area
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 77: Turner Falls Area
7
25.6 mi into trip|~29m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
62.8 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|OK 1
Take the exit onto OK 1 toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Sem...
7
106.4 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lone Grove, OK and Muskogee, OK, road signs point toward Seminole and Mcalester.
Seminole
62.8 mi in|~1h 16m|via OK 1
Mcalester
62.8 mi in|~1h 16m|via OK 1
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
63.2 mi
1h 3m
J. A. Richardson Loop
32 mi
37m
US 69
20.9 mi
22m
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
19.5 mi
19m
Chickasaw Turnpike
17.3 mi
20m
OK 1
9.9 mi
12m
Veterans Memorial Highway
8.4 mi
9m
West Main Street
6.6 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 63.2 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lone Grove, OK and Muskogee, OK.
1
Start on Ash Street
36 ft·3 sec·Ash Street
2
Turn right onto Blackberry Street
0.2 mi·47 sec·Blackberry Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
5.2 mi·7 min·US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.3 mi·27 sec·West Broadway Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·40 sec
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma CityUse the sharp right lane.
6
Merge onto I 35; US 70
19 mi·19 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 51Toward US 77: Turner Falls AreaUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
210 ft·5 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Turn straight onto US 77
1.6 mi·2 min·US 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 77
1.9 mi·2 min·US 77
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right
136 ft·5 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto OK 7; US 77
6.6 mi·9 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto OK 7 Spur
6.6 mi·7 min·Chickasaw Turnpike
14
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 301
11 mi·12 min·Chickasaw Turnpike
15
At end of road, turn left onto OK 1
9.8 mi·12 min·OK 1
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto OK 1
0.2 mi·37 sec·OK 1
Toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlesterUse the straight / right lanes.
17
Merge onto OK 1; OK 3
32 mi·37 min·J. A. Richardson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
2.9 mi·3 min·South Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on OK 99; US 377
8.4 mi·9 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 40 East: Fort SmithUse the straight / right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 40
40 mi·40 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 40
1.4 mi·1 min·Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Toward I 40 East: Fort SmithUse the straight lane.
23
Continue on I 40
23 mi·23 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 264BToward US 69 North: MuskogeeUse the sharp right lane.
25
Merge onto US 69
21 mi·22 min·US 69
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn right onto West Hancock Road
1.0 mi·2 min·West Hancock Road
27
Turn left onto US 64 Business
1.7 mi·3 min·US 64 Business
28
Turn left onto US 62 Business; US 64 Business
74 ft·2 sec·West Okmulgee Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
US 62 Business; US 64 Business
Trip Plan
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 97.6 miles from Lone Grove, OK, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.2 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 43 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.6 miles or 1h 57m 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 1m
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 Lone Grove, 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 Lone Grove, OK
This is one driving day of about 195.2 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Lone Grove, 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 63.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.6 mi from Lone Grove, OK
· 1h 57m into the drive
The midpoint is around 97.6 miles from Lone Grove, 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 63.2 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.52 one way
$61.03 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$33.51
$67.01
premium
$4.89
$37.56
$75.13
diesel
$5.61
$43.10
$86.20
Estimated Tolls: $1.21
Chickasaw Turnpike
(10.7 mi)$0.75
Chickasaw Turnpike
(6.6 mi)$0.46
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
$31
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.6
0
$20.50
$9.37
Efficient EV
48.8
0
$17.08
$7.81
EV Truck/SUV
78.1
0
$27.33
$12.49
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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 17, 2026
Origin
Lone Grove, OK
Late night
in Lone Grove on Saturday
Local time
12:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 21 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Muskogee, OK
Late night
in Muskogee on Saturday
Local time
12:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 to 20 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
3 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 41m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lone Grove, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 195.2 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, J. A. Richardson Loop, US 69. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.6 miles from Lone Grove, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.52 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 is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 195.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lone Grove, OK and Muskogee, OK, road signs point toward Seminole and Mcalester.
