Trip from Stillwater, OK to Muskogee, OK

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

118.8 mi

191 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 5m ★

6 AM

2h 14m

8 AM

2h 33m

10 AM

2h 21m

12 PM

2h 19m

3 PM

2h 22m

5 PM

2h 32m

8 PM

2h 9m

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

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Trip Overview

Connecting Stillwater to Muskogee is a straightforward journey spanning 118.8 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 2 hours and 14 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With an estimated fuel budget of $18, it is an affordable excursion that allows you to reach your destination quickly without the need for an overnight stay. The route relies heavily on major turnpikes to bridge the distance between these two hubs. Because both cities are located within the same region, you will find a consistent landscape throughout the drive, ensuring a familiar and predictable travel experience from start to finish.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

59.4 miles from Stillwater, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a focused, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and connectivity. About 88% of your time will be spent on highways, specifically utilizing the Cimarron Turnpike, the Sand Springs Expressway, and the Muskogee Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 31.4-mile segment on the Cimarron Turnpike, which allows for steady, consistent cruising. Because this is a highway-focused drive, the pace remains brisk and the navigation remains simple. You won't have to contend with complex local roads, as the route is designed to move traffic across the region with minimal interruption.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Cimarron Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 31.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cimarron Turnpike and Muskogee Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 177 / South Perkins Road.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 118.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 177 / South Perkins Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 68.7 miles (US 64; OK 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.6 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 177 / South Perkins Road

Turn left onto US 177 / South Perkins Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

68.7 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | US 64; OK 51

Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 7...

69.6 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop

Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Exit 4B Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Bro...

70.8 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow

110.4 mi into trip | ~1h 59m 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 Along This Route

Between Stillwater, OK and Muskogee, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee, Oklahoma City, Bartlesville, Fort Smith and Wagoner.

Okmulgee

68.7 mi in | ~1h 14m | via US 64; OK 51

Oklahoma City

68.7 mi in | ~1h 14m | via US 64; OK 51

Bartlesville

69.9 mi in | ~1h 16m | via US 64; US 75; OK 51

Fort Smith

85.5 mi in | ~1h 36m | via OK 351

Wagoner

110.4 mi in | ~1h 59m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Cimarron Turnpike	31.4 mi	29m
Muskogee Turnpike	24.9 mi	23m
Sand Springs Expressway	14.4 mi	16m
Broken Arrow Expressway	11.8 mi	14m
Keystone Expressway	8.6 mi	9m
Cimarron Turnpike Spur	6.4 mi	6m
South Perkins Road	6.1 mi	10m
US 69	6 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Cimarron Turnpike — 31.4 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on OK 51

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 177

6.1 mi · 10 min · South Perkins Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward OK 312 East: Tulsa Use the right lane.

Merge onto OK 312

6.4 mi · 6 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur

Merge onto US 412

31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 412

5.0 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

3.6 mi · 3 min · Keystone Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

14 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51

0.2 mi · 26 sec · US 64; OK 51

Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51

0.6 mi · 49 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop

Exit 4B Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Use the left lane.

Continue on US 64; US 75; OK 51

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Bartlesville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51

11 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow Use the straight lane.

Continue on OK 51

379 ft · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

Continue on OK 51

3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on OK 351

25 mi · 23 min · Muskogee Turnpike

Toward OK 351 East: Muskogee, Fort Smith Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward Muskogee, Wagoner Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

201 ft · 5 sec

Merge onto US 69

6.0 mi · 8 min · US 69

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 62 Business; US 64 Business

2.0 mi · 4 min · West Okmulgee Avenue

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

US 62 Business; US 64 Business

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best without worrying about mid-route lodging. Given that there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily complete the 118.8-mile transit in one sitting if you prefer. Keep in mind that since the vast majority of your travel occurs on turnpikes, it is wise to have your toll payment method ready before you hit the road. Planning your $18 fuel budget in advance ensures you won't need to hunt for gas stations during the drive. Take advantage of the quick transit time to enjoy a full day in Muskogee once you arrive.

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 59.4 miles from Stillwater, OK, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.4 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.4 miles or 1h 4m 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 47m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Stillwater, 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 Stillwater, OK

This is one driving day of about 118.8 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stillwater, OK.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Cimarron Turnpike for about 31.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.4 mi from Stillwater, OK · 1h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tulsa, OK

59 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.

Popular next leg

Tulsa, OK to Muskogee, OK

49.2 mi · 59m

Pacing Suggestions

Denison, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denison, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.4 miles from Stillwater, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Muskogee, OK.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.04 one way

$36.09 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$19.89	$39.78
premium	$4.80	$22.43	$44.85
diesel	$5.64	$26.39	$52.79

Estimated Tolls: $3.63

Cimarron Turnpike (37.8 mi) $1.89

Muskogee Turnpike (24.9 mi) $1.74

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.6	$12.47	$5.70
Efficient EV	29.7	$10.40	$4.75
EV Truck/SUV	47.5	$16.63	$7.60

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Stillwater, OK

Afternoon in Stillwater on Sunday

Local time

2:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Muskogee, OK

Afternoon in Muskogee on Sunday

Local time

2:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°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

4 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

2h 14m 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 Stillwater, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 118.8 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, Muskogee Turnpike, Sand Springs Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.4 miles from Stillwater, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.04 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.

Between Stillwater, OK and Muskogee, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee, Oklahoma City, Bartlesville, Fort Smith and Wagoner.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Muskogee, OK

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Stillwater, OK

Muskogee, OK

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 14m on the road

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