Trip from Tulsa, OK to Muskogee, OK

Drive Time

52m

Distance

49.2 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Tulsa, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 49.2 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 2nd Street South, South Cincinnati Avenue East, East 8th Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.34 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

24.6 miles from Tulsa, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 49.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West 2nd Street South is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West 2nd Street South	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Cincinnati Avenue East	Unavailable	Refreshing
East 8th Street South	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 64	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 64 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Broken Arrow Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge	Unavailable	Refreshing
Disabled American Veterans Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: West 2nd Street South — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Boulder Avenue West

10 ft · 6 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

2

Turn left onto West 2nd Street South

0.2 mi · 45 sec · West 2nd Street South

3

Turn right onto South Cincinnati Avenue East

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Cincinnati Avenue East

4

Turn left onto East 8th Street South

0.2 mi · 44 sec · East 8th Street South

5

Take the ramp slight right toward OK 51, US 64, US 75 South: Okmulgee, Sand Springs, Broken Arrow

0.3 mi · 41 sec · OK 51, US 64, US 75 South: Okmulgee, Sand Springs, Broken Arrow

6

Keep slight right to continue on OK 51 East, US 64 East: Broken Arrow

0.5 mi · 40 sec · OK 51 East, US 64 East: Broken Arrow

7

Merge slight right onto Broken Arrow Expressway

10 mi · 12 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

8

Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

377 ft · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

9

Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

10

Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

25 mi · 23 min · Muskogee Turnpike

11

Take the exit slight right toward Muskogee, Wagoner

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Muskogee, Wagoner

12

Keep slight right

200 ft · 4 sec

13

Merge slight left

6.0 mi · 8 min

14

Turn left onto West Okmulgee Avenue

2.0 mi · 4 min · West Okmulgee Avenue

15

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 24.6 miles from Tulsa, OK, or about 26m 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 49.2 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 24.6 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 44m

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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Tulsa, OK

This is one driving day of about 49.2 miles and 52m.

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.

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

Paris, TX

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.

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 24.6 mi from Tulsa, OK

Paris, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Paris, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Tulsa, 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	$7.34	$14.67
midgrade	$4.26	$8.25	$16.50
premium	$4.63	$8.96	$17.92
diesel	$5.42	$10.49	$20.98

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Tulsa, OK

Late night in Tulsa on Saturday

Local time

2:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Muskogee, OK

Late night in Muskogee on Saturday

Local time

2:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

52m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Tulsa, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 49.2 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West 2nd Street South, South Cincinnati Avenue East, East 8th Street South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

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 $7.34 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.