Origin
Nowata, OK
Morning in Nowata on Saturday
Local time
6:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nowata, OK to Muskogee, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
86.9 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nowata, OK
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Muskogee, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nowata, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 86.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 169 South, Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway, OK 51 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 86.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 86.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 169 South 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 Nowata, OK to Muskogee, OK is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Nowata, OK to Muskogee, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 South | — | — |
| Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway | — | — |
| OK 51 East | — | — |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | — | — |
| Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge | — | — |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | — | — |
| Muskogee Turnpike | — | — |
| Muskogee | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 169 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nowata, OK and Muskogee, OK.
1
Start on Maple Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Street
2
Continue straight
108 ft
·
6 sec
3
Continue straight
21 mi
·
25 min
4
Continue on US 169 South: Owasso
21 mi
·
23 min
·
US 169 South: Owasso
5
Continue on Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit right toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
7
Merge slight left onto Broken Arrow Expressway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
8
Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
377 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
9
Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
10
Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
25 mi
·
23 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward Muskogee, Wagoner
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Muskogee, Wagoner
12
Keep slight right
200 ft
·
5 sec
13
Merge slight left
6.0 mi
·
8 min
14
Turn left onto West Okmulgee Avenue
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Okmulgee Avenue
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.5 mi from Nowata, OK · 43m 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.5 miles from Nowata, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Muskogee, OK
The final approach into Muskogee, 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
$13.59 one way
$27.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.92 | $29.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.72 | $33.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.19 | $38.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 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 | 26.1 | 0 | $9.12 | $4.17 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.17 | $5.56 |
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
Muskogee, OK
Morning in Muskogee on Saturday
Local time
6:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
19 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 27m 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 Nowata, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 86.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 169 South, Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway, OK 51 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.5 miles from Nowata, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.59 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 Nowata, OK to Muskogee, OK is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Nowata, OK to Muskogee, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nowata, OK to Muskogee, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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