Drive Time
4h 32m
Distance
238 mi
383 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
The drive from Muskogee, OK to Alva, OK covers 238 miles and takes about 4h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 32nd Street, Specialist Joshua M, Tulsa for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
119 miles from Muskogee, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 32m drive with frequent turns across 238 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Muskogee, OK to Alva, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 32nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Specialist Joshua M | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tulsa | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Muskogee Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Inner Dispersal Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Muskogee, OK and Alva, OK.
Start on West Okmulgee Avenue
Turn right onto North 32nd Street
Continue on Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
Turn left onto Tulsa
Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Inner Dispersal Loop
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Take the exit slight left toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Merge slight right onto Sand Springs Expressway
Continue on Keystone Expressway
Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Continue on Keystone Expressway
Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Cimarron Turnpike
Continue on Norma A. Lamb Highway
Continue on East Owen K. Garriott Road
Turn right onto North 54th Street
Turn left onto Breckenridge Road
Continue on Breckinridge Road
Turn right onto Crestwood
Turn left onto East Phillips Avenue
Turn right
Turn left
Continue straight
Turn right
Turn left onto Ellis Road
Turn right
Turn straight
Turn left
Continue straight
Turn right onto College Avenue
Turn left onto West Flynn Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119 miles or 2h 16m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alva, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Muskogee, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 238 miles and 4h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119 mi from Muskogee, OK · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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.
The final approach into Alva, 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 Alva, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$36.15 one way
$72.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $39.85 | $79.70 |
| premium | $4.80 | $44.93 | $89.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.88 | $105.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.4 | 0 | $24.99 | $11.42 |
| Efficient EV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.83 | $9.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.2 | 1 | $33.32 | $15.23 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Muskogee on Saturday
Local time
2:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Alva on Saturday
Local time
2:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Tulsa, OK
119 mi in
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
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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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