How far is El Reno, OK from Muskogee, OK?

The driving distance from El Reno, OK to Muskogee, OK is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (234.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.22 mi
02h 33m
Flight
145.93 mi
234.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.93 mi
Kilometers
234.85 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.22 mi
Kilometers
267.51 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muskogee
Sun, Apr 26, 6:53 AM CDT
Return by in El Reno
Sun, Apr 26, 9:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Reno
2026-04-26T04:19
Arrive Muskogee
Sun, Apr 26, 6:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Reno
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cromwell
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From El Reno
82.9 mi
01h 16m
To Muskogee
83.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Reno and Muskogee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Reno and Muskogee.

  1. 1

    Start on West Sunset Drive

    10 m · 4 sec · West Sunset Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue

    98 m · 9 sec · South Choctaw Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Wade Street

    671 ft · 15 sec · West Wade Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Rock Island Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast 27th Street

    927 ft · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    128 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1062 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1172 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    21.5 mi · 23 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal

  14. 14

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    23.1 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North: Muskogee

    1428 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Hancock Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hancock Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Okmulgee Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Reno and Muskogee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
98.6 mi · 59%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
21.5 mi · 13%
US 69 North
21.2 mi · 13%
Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi · 7%
Crosstown Expressway
5.76 mi · 3%
South Rock Island Avenue
1.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

75.5 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
146 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cromwell
01h 16m from El Reno
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Reno and 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 El Reno to Muskogee?

The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.9 miles from El Reno and 83.3 miles from Muskogee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 146 miles (234.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.19 one way or $44.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Reno and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Muskogee.

Stop Ideas Near Cromwell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cromwell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cromwell.

RAIL

Purcell

89 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
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Norman

90 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
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Pauls Valley

96 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

97 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Reno and Muskogee. Straight-line distance: 145.93 mi (234.85 km).

El Reno

#1 El Reno

City in Oklahoma

Population20,596
Coordinates35.5322700, -97.9550500
Altitude414
CountryUnited States
Muskogee

#2 Muskogee

City in Oklahoma, USA

Population36,831
Coordinates35.7478800, -95.3696900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Sunset Drive (-97.95505, 35.532291)
End: West Okmulgee Avenue (-95.369647, 35.747957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.2 L · about $22.19
Round trip
$44.38
11.72 gal · 44.4 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.19 $44.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.96 $49.92
Premium $4.63 $27.10 $54.21
Diesel $5.42 $31.73 $63.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between El Reno and Muskogee. The current time is 04:19:40.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.