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Trip from Muskogee, OK to Sapulpa, OK

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m

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

city in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States

Muskogee, OK

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city in Tulsa and Creek counties in Oklahoma, United States, that is the county seat of Creek County

Sapulpa, OK

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Trip Overview

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Drive Character

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.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Muskogee Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 25.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 8/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

7
8.3 mi into trip | ~14m in

Turn left toward Tulsa

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward Tulsa
7
42.5 mi into trip | ~48m in

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

Use the sharp right lane. Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
8
42.8 mi into trip | ~49m in

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

Use the straight lane. Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
8
58.4 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

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

Use the right lane. Exit 215 Toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
7
58.8 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | OK 97 / North 9th Street

At end of road, turn right onto OK 97 / North 9th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right 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 Sapulpa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa along the way.

Tulsa

8.3 mi in | ~14m

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Muskogee Turnpike — 25.3 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskogee, OK and Sapulpa, 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 · 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 · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
8

Continue on OK 51

5.2 mi · 5 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City Use the sharp right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight lane.
11

Merge onto I 44; OK 66

7.9 mi · 9 min · Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66

1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 44

6.1 mi · 5 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 215 Toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs Use the right lane.
15

At end of road, turn right onto OK 97

1.1 mi · 2 min · North 9th Street
Use the right lane.
16

Arrive at destination

OK 97

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.9 mi from Muskogee, OK · 35m into the drive

city in Oklahoma, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Broken Arrow, OK

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Wagoner, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Broken Arrow, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Muskogee, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sapulpa, OK

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.35 one way

$18.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
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

Muskogee Turnpike (25.3 mi) $1.77
Turner Turnpike (6.1 mi) $0.31

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Muskogee, OK

Night in Muskogee on Thursday

Local time

10:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sapulpa, OK

Night in Sapulpa on Thursday

Local time

10:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

17 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

1h 10m 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 Sapulpa, OK covers 59.8 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Muskogee Turnpike, Skelly Bypass, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.9 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 $9.35 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 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.
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.
On the drive from Muskogee, OK to Sapulpa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa along the way.

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