Trip from Stillwater, OK to Muskogee, OK

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

119.3 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Stillwater, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 119.3 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Perkins Road, OK 312 East, Cimarron Turnpike Spur for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.79 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

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

Midpoint

59.6 miles from Stillwater, OK

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

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 119.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

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

South Perkins Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Perkins Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
OK 312 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cimarron Turnpike Spur	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cimarron Turnpike	Unavailable	Refreshing
Keystone Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Sand Springs Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 244 West	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Perkins Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on East 6th Avenue

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Turn left onto South Perkins Road

3

Take the ramp slight right toward OK 312 East: Tulsa

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Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur

5

Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

6

Continue on Keystone Expressway

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Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

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Continue on Keystone Expressway

9

Continue on Sand Springs Expressway

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

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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

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Take the exit slight left toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow

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Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

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Keep slight right to continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

15

Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

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Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

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Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

18

Take the exit slight right toward Muskogee, Wagoner

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Keep slight right

20

Merge slight left

21

Turn left onto West Okmulgee Avenue

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 59.6 miles from Stillwater, OK, or about 57m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.6 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 34m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Stillwater, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Stillwater, OK

This is one driving day of about 119.3 miles and 1h 55m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Tulsa, OK

60 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 · 52m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.6 mi from Stillwater, OK

Denison, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Tulsa, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.6 miles from Stillwater, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.79	$17.79	$35.57
midgrade	$4.26	$20.00	$40.01
premium	$4.63	$21.72	$43.45
diesel	$5.42	$25.43	$50.87

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 41.7 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Stillwater, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 119.3 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Perkins Road, OK 312 East, Cimarron Turnpike Spur. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.6 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 $17.79 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.