Origin
Sapulpa, OK
Late night in Sapulpa on Friday
Local time
1:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sapulpa, OK to Muskogee, OK
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
59.6 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
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
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.
Sapulpa, OK
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Muskogee, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sapulpa, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 59.6 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, US 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.9 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.32 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: 59.6 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 (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 59.6 miles, with most of the trip on Muskogee Turnpike and Skelly Bypass. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.9 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 17 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 24.9 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 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
8
17 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Broken Arrow, Muskogee, East 31st Street, Memorial Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 231
Toward Broken Arrow, Muskogee, East 31st Street...
8
17.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Mu...
7
51.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward Muskogee, Wagoner
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Muskogee, Wagoner
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sapulpa, OK and Muskogee, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow, Fort Smith and Wagoner.
Broken Arrow
17 mi in
|
~21m
Fort Smith
26.3 mi in
|
~31m
|
via OK 351
Wagoner
51.2 mi in
|
~55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Turnpike | 24.9 mi | 23m |
| Skelly Bypass | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| US 69 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 5.9 mi | 5m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| West Okmulgee Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 24.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sapulpa, OK and Muskogee, OK.
1
Start on OK 97
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the straight lane.
4
Merge onto I 44
5.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 231
Toward Broken Arrow, Muskogee, East 31st Street, Memorial Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 64; OK 51
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 51
379 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
11
Continue on OK 51
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on OK 351
25 mi
·
23 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
Toward OK 351 East: Muskogee, Fort Smith
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward Muskogee, Wagoner
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
201 ft
·
5 sec
15
Merge onto US 69
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
US 69
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto US 62 Business; US 64 Business
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Okmulgee Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
US 62 Business; US 64 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.8 mi from Sapulpa, OK · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Sapulpa, 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
$9.32 one way
$18.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.03
Muskogee Turnpike
(24.9 mi)
$1.74
Turner Turnpike
(5.9 mi)
$0.29
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 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
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.
Destination
Muskogee, OK
Late night in Muskogee on Friday
Local time
1:17 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
17 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 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 Sapulpa, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 59.6 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, US 69. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.8 miles from Sapulpa, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.32 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Sapulpa, OK and Muskogee, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow, Fort Smith and Wagoner.
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