How far is Cushing, OK from Muskogee, OK?
The driving distance from Cushing, OK to Muskogee, OK is about 96.3 miles (155 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cushing and Muskogee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cushing and Muskogee.
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Start on East Main Street
43 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Hough Avenue
64 m · 6 sec · North Hough Avenue
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Turn right onto East North Street
2319 ft · 44 sec · East North Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1944 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East North Street
2563 ft · 54 sec · East North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
4.8 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue on West Broadway Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue straight
1949 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto I 44 East: Tulsa
845 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
10.4 mi · 10 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass
8.3 mi · 10 min · Skelly Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward Broken Arrow, Muskogee, East 31st Street, Memorial Drive
1009 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
1790 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Broken Arrow Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
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Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
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Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
24.9 mi · 23 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Muskogee, Wagoner
2294 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right
61 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto West Okmulgee Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · West Okmulgee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cushing and Muskogee.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Muskogee Turnpike
Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
24.9 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cushing and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Muskogee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cushing to Muskogee?
The road trip is about 96.3 miles (155 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tulsa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Cushing and 48.7 miles from Muskogee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.88 one way or $25.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cushing and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Muskogee.
Stop Ideas Near Tulsa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Catoosa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tulsa.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cushing and Muskogee. Straight-line distance: 79.93 mi (128.64 km).
#1 Cushing
Town in Oklahoma
| Population | 7,582 |
| Coordinates | 35.9850600, -96.7669700 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Muskogee
City in Oklahoma, USA
| Population | 36,831 |
| Coordinates | 35.7478800, -95.3696900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Okmulgee Avenue (-95.369647, 35.747957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $12.88 | $25.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.41 | $36.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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