Origin
Muskogee, OK
Night in Muskogee on Thursday
Local time
10:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
59.8 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Sapulpa, OK
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The drive from Muskogee, OK to Sapulpa, OK covers 59.8 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Muskogee Turnpike, Skelly Bypass, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.3 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 59.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 59.8 miles, with most of the trip on Muskogee Turnpike and Skelly Bypass. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.3 miles on Muskogee Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and Skelly Bypass. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.8 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 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left toward Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn right onto OK 97 / North 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Muskogee, OK to Sapulpa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa along the way.
Tulsa
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Turnpike | 25.3 mi | 23m |
| Skelly Bypass | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 6.1 mi | 5m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| 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 |
| West Okmulgee Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Muskogee, OK and Sapulpa, OK.
Start on US 62 Business; US 64 Business
Turn right onto US 62; US 69; OK 16
Continue on US 69
Turn left
Merge onto OK 351
Continue on OK 51
Continue on OK 51
Continue on OK 51
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
Continue on I 44
Take the exit
At end of road, turn right onto OK 97
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.9 mi from Muskogee, OK · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Muskogee, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Sapulpa, 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.
Regular Gas
$9.35 one way
$18.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.26 | $20.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Muskogee on Thursday
Local time
10:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Sapulpa on Thursday
Local time
10:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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