Origin
Tahlequah, OK
Evening in Tahlequah on Friday
Local time
6:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tahlequah, OK to Muskogee, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tahlequah, OK
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Muskogee, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tahlequah, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 29.1 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 62, North Muskogee Avenue, OK 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.6 miles on US 62. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 29.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 62 and North Muskogee Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.6 miles on US 62.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 62 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and North Muskogee Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tahlequah, OK to Muskogee, OK is easy. At 40m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles (US 62 Business / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles (US 62 Business; US 64 Business / West Okmulgee Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
Depart onto North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
27.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 62 Business / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 62 Business / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
29 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 62 Business; US 64 Business / West Okmulgee Avenue
Turn right onto US 62 Business; US 64 Business / West Okmulgee Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 62 | 17.6 mi | 22m |
| North Muskogee Avenue | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| OK 10 | 4 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Okmulgee Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 17.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tahlequah, OK and Muskogee, OK.
1
Start on North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on OK 10; US 62
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
OK 10; US 62
3
Continue on US 62; OK 10
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 62; OK 10
4
Continue on OK 10; US 62
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
OK 10; US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 10; US 62
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 10; US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 62; OK 10
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 62; OK 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 62; OK 10
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 62; OK 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 62 Business
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto US 62 Business; US 64 Business
74 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Okmulgee Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
US 62 Business; US 64 Business
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.55 one way
$9.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Evening in Muskogee on Friday
Local time
6:51 PM
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
1 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
40m 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 Tahlequah, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 29.1 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 62, North Muskogee Avenue, OK 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Tahlequah, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.55 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 Tahlequah, OK to Muskogee, OK is easy. At 40m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles (US 62 Business / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles (US 62 Business; US 64 Business / West Okmulgee Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Tahlequah, 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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