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Trip from Muskogee, OK to Heavener, OK

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

91.6 mi

147 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m

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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Downtown Heavener, OK, OK

Heavener, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Muskogee, OK to Heavener, OK covers 91.6 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Chandler Road, South 41st Street East, I-40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.32 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.

Midpoint

45.8 miles from Muskogee, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 91.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 91.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chandler Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Muskogee, OK to Heavener, OK is easy. At 1h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Muskogee, OK to Heavener, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Chandler Road
South 41st Street East
I-40
Muskogee Turnpike
I 40 East
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
I 40
Kerr Boulevard

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Chandler Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskogee, OK and Heavener, OK.

1

Start on West Okmulgee Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Okmulgee Avenue
2

Continue on Chandler Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Chandler Road
3

Turn right onto South 41st Street East

295 ft · 13 sec · South 41st Street East
4

Take the ramp left toward OK 165 South, To I-40

0.2 mi · 20 sec · OK 165 South, To I-40
5

Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

20 mi · 20 min · Muskogee Turnpike
6

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Fort Smith

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 40 East: Fort Smith
7

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

21 mi · 21 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau
9

Turn right onto Kerr Boulevard

20 mi · 23 min · Kerr Boulevard
10

Turn right

358 ft · 8 sec
11

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 10 sec
12

Continue straight

10 mi · 15 min
13

Turn right

16 mi · 23 min
14

Turn left onto West Avenue C

384 ft · 22 sec · West Avenue C
15

Turn left onto Main Street

207 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
16

Turn right onto East Avenue C

430 ft · 20 sec · East Avenue C
17

Turn right onto East 1st Street

105 ft · 5 sec · East 1st Street
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 45.8 miles from Muskogee, OK, or about 57m into the drive.

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 20 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.8 miles or 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 1h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Heavener, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Muskogee, OK

This is one driving day of about 91.6 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Muskogee, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.8 mi from Muskogee, OK · 57m into the drive

city in Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sallisaw, OK

46 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

Warner, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sallisaw, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.8 miles from Muskogee, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Heavener, OK

The final approach into Heavener, 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

$14.32 one way

$28.64 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.72 $31.45
premium $4.89 $17.63 $35.26
diesel $5.61 $20.22 $40.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.5 0 $9.62 $4.40
Efficient EV 22.9 0 $8.01 $3.66
EV Truck/SUV 36.6 0 $12.82 $5.86

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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 15, 2026

Origin

Muskogee, OK

Late night in Muskogee on Friday

Local time

1:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Heavener, OK

Late night in Heavener on Friday

Local time

1:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°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

1 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 54m 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 Heavener, OK covers 91.6 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chandler Road, South 41st Street East, I-40. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.8 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 $14.32 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.
The drive from Muskogee, OK to Heavener, OK is easy. At 1h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Muskogee, OK to Heavener, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Muskogee, OK to Heavener, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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