Origin
Muskogee, OK
Night in Muskogee on Tuesday
Local time
11:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Muskogee, OK to Nowata, OK
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
86.6 mi
139 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Muskogee, OK
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Nowata, OK
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Trip Overview
This 86.6-mile journey from Muskogee, OK, to Nowata, OK, is a straightforward 1 hour and 43-minute drive, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate primarily via the Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, Muskogee Turnpike, and US 169, with highways making up 76% of the route. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this drive through the Great Plains offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Oklahoma towns. It's a simple, no-fuss excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your 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
43.3 miles from Muskogee, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 76% of the route utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.9 miles on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway. This segment likely offers a consistent pace, allowing you to cover ground efficiently. As you progress, the route will transition between these main arteries, providing a predominantly open-road experience characteristic of driving through the Great Plains.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway and Muskogee Turnpike. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near US 62; US 69; OK 16 / North 32nd Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.9 miles (US 62; US 69; OK 16 / North 32nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 62; US 69; OK 16 / North 32nd Street
Turn right onto US 62; US 69; OK 16 / North 32nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
8.3 mi into trip
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~14m in
Turn left toward Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Tulsa
5
8.6 mi into trip
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~14m in
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OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike
Merge onto OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
39.9 mi into trip
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~45m in
Take the exit toward US 169 North: Owasso
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 169 North: Owasso
6
84.7 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
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US 169 Alternate
Turn left onto US 169 Alternate
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Muskogee, OK to Nowata, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa along the way.
Tulsa
8.3 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 25.9 mi | 31m |
| Muskogee Turnpike | 25.3 mi | 23m |
| US 169 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| North 32nd Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
— 25.9 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskogee, OK and Nowata, OK.
1
Start on US 62 Business; US 64 Business
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Okmulgee Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto US 62; US 69; OK 16
3.4 mi
·
5 min
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North 32nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 69
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Tulsa
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto OK 351
25 mi
·
23 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 51
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on OK 51
380 ft
·
5 sec
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Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
8
Continue on OK 51
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 169 North: Owasso
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 169
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 169
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 169
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway
15
Continue on US 169
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 169
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 169
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 169
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Toward OK 20 West, US 169 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 169
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto US 169 Alternate
107 ft
·
4 sec
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US 169 Alternate
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on US 169 Alternate
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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US 169 Alternate
Use the left / right lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
US 169 Alternate
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 43-minute duration, this drive offers excellent flexibility; you can depart at your leisure. With no designated stops, you have the freedom to pull over as needed or make good time. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially considering the $14 estimated cost, and plan your fill-ups accordingly before departing Muskogee or midway if necessary. A practical tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the transitions between the Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, Muskogee Turnpike, and US 169 to ensure a smooth continuation of your journey.
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 43.3 miles from Muskogee, OK, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.9 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.3 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nowata, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Muskogee, 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 Muskogee, OK
This is one driving day of about 86.6 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Muskogee, 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 Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway for about 25.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.3 mi from Muskogee, OK · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 43.3 miles from Muskogee, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nowata, OK
The final approach into Nowata, 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 Nowata, 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
$13.54 one way
$27.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.87 | $29.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.67 | $33.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.12 | $38.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.77
Muskogee Turnpike
(25.3 mi)
$1.77
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
$14
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.16 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.58 | $3.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.12 | $5.54 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Nowata, OK
Night in Nowata on Tuesday
Local time
11:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
1h 43m 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 Muskogee, OK to Nowata, OK covers 86.6 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, Muskogee Turnpike, US 169. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.3 miles from Muskogee, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.54 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.9 miles (US 62; US 69; OK 16 / North 32nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (OK 351 / Muskogee Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Muskogee, OK to Nowata, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa along the way.
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