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Trip from Nuyaka, OK to Okmulgee, OK

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

25m

Distance

14.4 mi

23 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

Downtown Okmulgee, OK, OK

Okmulgee, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Nuyaka, OK to Okmulgee, OK covers 14.4 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on OK 56, Nuyaka Road, West 6th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on OK 56. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.25 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

7.2 miles from Nuyaka, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 25m highway drive covering 14.4 miles, with most of the trip on OK 56 and Nuyaka Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.1 miles on OK 56.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 56 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 56 and Nuyaka Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near OK 56.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Nuyaka, OK to Okmulgee, OK is easy. At 25m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (OK 56): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles (North Kern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (West 6th Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

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

4
2 mi into trip | ~3m in | OK 56

Turn left onto OK 56

Navigation decision point

5
13 mi into trip | ~22m in | North Kern Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto North Kern Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
13.1 mi into trip | ~23m in | West 6th Street

Turn left onto West 6th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
OK 56 11.1 mi 19m
Nuyaka Road 2 mi 3m
West 6th Street 1.3 mi 2m
North Kern Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
East 6th Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: OK 56 — 11.1 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nuyaka, OK and Okmulgee, OK.

1

Start on CR N3860

2.0 mi · 3 min · Nuyaka Road
2

Turn left onto OK 56

11 mi · 19 min · OK 56
3

At end of road, turn right onto North Kern Avenue

444 ft · 14 sec · North Kern Avenue
4

Turn left onto West 6th Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · West 6th Street
5

Arrive at destination

OK 56

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 7.2 miles from Nuyaka, OK, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.1 miles.

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 14 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 7.2 miles or 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Okmulgee, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Nuyaka, OK.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Nuyaka, OK

This is one driving day of about 14.4 miles and 25m.

At 14.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on OK 56 for about 11.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.2 mi from Nuyaka, OK · 12m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Morris, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beggs, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.2 miles from Nuyaka, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Okmulgee, OK

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Okmulgee, OK if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.25 one way

$4.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.47 $4.94
premium $4.89 $2.77 $5.54
diesel $5.61 $3.18 $6.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.26 $0.58
EV Truck/SUV 5.8 0 $2.02 $0.92

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 11, 2026

Origin

Nuyaka, OK

Evening in Nuyaka on Wednesday

Local time

6:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Okmulgee, OK

Evening in Okmulgee on Wednesday

Local time

6:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°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

25 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

25m 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 Nuyaka, OK to Okmulgee, OK covers 14.4 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 56, Nuyaka Road, West 6th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Nuyaka, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.25 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 Nuyaka, OK to Okmulgee, OK is easy. At 25m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (OK 56): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles (North Kern Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (West 6th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Nuyaka, OK to Okmulgee, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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