Origin
Tulsa, OK
Afternoon in Tulsa on Sunday
Local time
2:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, OK to Muskogee, OK
Drive Time
59m
Distance
49.2 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Muskogee, OK
Amicia Short
Trip Overview
Traveling from Tulsa to Muskogee is a quick, straightforward journey covering 49.2 miles within the Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 59 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes the Broken Arrow Expressway, the Muskogee Turnpike, and US 69 to bridge these two Oklahoma cities. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, it is an economical choice for a quick getaway or a necessary commute. Because the entire trip stays within the same region, you will notice a consistent landscape as you transition between these hubs.
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
24.6 miles from Tulsa, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of your time spent cruising on high-speed routes. You will experience a significant stretch of 24.9 miles along the Muskogee Turnpike, which allows for steady, uninterrupted progress. The transition from the Broken Arrow Expressway onto the turnpike provides a fast-paced feel that dominates the majority of the hour-long commute. While the road lacks technical curves or winding backroads, the infrastructure is well-suited for efficient travel. Expect a predictable, modern driving experience as you navigate these major thoroughfares toward your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 Broken Arrow Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 3rd Street South.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 49.2 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 0.1 miles (West 3rd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (South Boston Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (East 13th Street South): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 3rd Street South
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Boston Avenue East
Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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East 13th Street South
Turn left onto East 13th Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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South Cincinnati Avenue East
Turn right onto South Cincinnati Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
40.8 mi into trip
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~45m 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 Tulsa, OK and Muskogee, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith and Wagoner.
Fort Smith
15.9 mi in
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~21m
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via OK 351
Wagoner
40.8 mi in
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~45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Turnpike | 24.9 mi | 23m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| US 69 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| West Okmulgee Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| South Boston Avenue East | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West 3rd Street South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 13th Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 24.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Muskogee, OK.
1
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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South Boston Avenue East
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto East 13th Street South
423 ft
·
14 sec
·
East 13th Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto South Cincinnati Avenue East
124 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Cincinnati Avenue East
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward OK 51 East, US 64 East: Broken Arrow
7
Merge onto US 64; OK 51
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on OK 51
379 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
9
Continue on OK 51
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on OK 351
25 mi
·
23 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
Toward OK 351 East: Muskogee, Fort Smith
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward Muskogee, Wagoner
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
201 ft
·
5 sec
13
Merge onto US 69
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
US 69
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto US 62 Business; US 64 Business
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Okmulgee Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
US 62 Business; US 64 Business
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 59-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You likely won't need to build in formal stops given the brief duration, allowing you to head straight to your destination without fatigue. Keep your $7 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, as filling up in Tulsa before you merge onto the Broken Arrow Expressway is the most efficient way to handle your gas needs. Because the route relies heavily on major turnpikes and highways, stay alert for standard highway traffic patterns when leaving Tulsa. Being able to complete the journey in under an hour gives you the advantage of maximizing your time once you arrive in Muskogee.
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 24.6 miles from Tulsa, OK, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.9 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 49.2 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.6 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
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 Tulsa, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tulsa, OK
This is one driving day of about 49.2 miles and 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tulsa, 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 Muskogee Turnpike for about 24.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.6 mi from Tulsa, OK · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
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
$7.47 one way
$14.95 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| premium | $4.80 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.74
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
$7
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Muskogee on Sunday
Local time
2:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Paris, TX
25 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
59m 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 Tulsa, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 49.2 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Muskogee Turnpike, Broken Arrow Expressway, 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 24.6 miles from Tulsa, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.47 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 is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 49.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 3rd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (South Boston Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (East 13th Street South): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Tulsa, OK and Muskogee, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith and Wagoner.
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